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Y102 SOO

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,834 mi
Last recorded91,834 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY102 SOO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 91,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

numberplate loose in bumper

offside rear tyre worn on edges

offside side repeater loose in wing

Pass 13 May 2011 80,496 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 80,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's worn

front bumper side supports corroded

Fail 26 May 2010 73,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 73,814 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,440 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 69,282 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,245 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 51,759 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2007 51,759 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2006 43,083 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 38,647 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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Y102 SOO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 72,561 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 Y102 SOO, 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 25 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 Y102 SOO registered?

Y102 SOO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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