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Y109 GEP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,193 mi
Last recorded123,193 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY109 GEP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,193 miles

Front brake discs surfaces corrosive contamenated

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

Rear brake discs surfaces corrosive contamenated

Pass 19 Dec 2013 123,168 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 123,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 123,110 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 16 Dec 2011 120,069 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 110,267 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit - both wearing on their edges - 205/55r16 91w

handbrake cable outer sheaths in poor condition

rear brake discs quite worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 96,414 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 96,414 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 87,610 miles

tyres steping rear

Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,036 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 76,036 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 60,404 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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Y109 GEP 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 75%.

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 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 Y109 GEP, 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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Y109 GEP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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