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YY03 XCB

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,773 mi
Last recorded85,773 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XCB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,773 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 88,082 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,337 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 77,305 miles

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

all tyres rearing very close to limit

Fail 10 Jun 2010 77,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

all tyres rearing very close to limit

handbrake cables are loose

Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,193 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,519 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,900 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 XCB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XCB, 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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What year was YY03 XCB registered?

YY03 XCB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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