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YY03 TVX

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,903 mi
Last recorded112,903 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 TVX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 112,903 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure detached at joint (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever jammed (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion foot well floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable hanging loose

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion foot well floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,183 miles

All the exhaust rubbers have snapped but the straps around them are holding the exhaust in place

back box is deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2016 105,157 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Handbrake pivot on caliper not returning (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All the exhaust rubbers have snapped but the straps around them are holding the exhaust in place

back box is deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,007 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Recomend a wheel alignment.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 96,943 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Recomend a wheel alignment.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,606 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 89,602 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 78,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 78,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,356 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 73,204 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 65,444 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 58,070 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,986 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,645 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.

rear exhaust rubbers are deteriorated and are starting to split.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,363 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,456 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 TVX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TVX, 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 TVX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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