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YY03 LHE

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,287 mi
Last recorded136,287 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 LHE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 136,287 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 136,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 136,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2016 135,450 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 135,450 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2015 116,304 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 107,900 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 101,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear section deteriorating

handbrake lever close to limit of travel limit

Pass 21 May 2012 93,761 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,453 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 78,652 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 69,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,909 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,237 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,693 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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YY03 LHE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY03 LHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY03 LHE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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