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Y104 TGM

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,187 mi
Last recorded100,187 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 TGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,187 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2012 100,128 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake pads low

n/s/f flexi brake hose not secure

n/s/f inner wheel arch liner insecure

n/s/r caliper arm held away from stop

Fail 29 May 2012 99,981 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sticker windscreen sun visor

plastic cable tied to rear exhaust system

Pass 14 May 2011 93,700 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 92,858 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 92,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 77,880 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2008 61,948 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine /gearbox oil leaks

exhuast corroded

knock from n/s/f when driven out of workshop no movement found at time of test

n/s/f inner disc heavly corrodedn needs attention

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv gaitor

slight dampness around power steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2008 61,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine /gearbox oil leaks

exhuast corroded

knock from n/s/f when driven out of workshop no movement found at time of test

n/s/f inner disc heavly corrodedn needs attention

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv gaitor

slight dampness around power steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,095 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 46,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,010 miles

os & ns front tyres on legal limit.front & rear brake discs corroded.

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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Y104 TGM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y104 TGM, 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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Y104 TGM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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