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Y114 LUB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,743 mi
Last recorded77,743 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY114 LUB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 77,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside floor rusty

offside floor to sill rusty

slight lift both lower ball joints

slight play upper nearside suspension arm bearing

Fail 8 Aug 2013 77,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside floor rusty

offside floor to sill rusty

slight lift both lower ball joints

slight play upper nearside suspension arm bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,152 miles

floor to sill rusty

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 26 May 2012 69,959 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes have side too side movement

front brake discs worn and corroded

nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre worn too minimum and bald inner edge

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorating

Fail 26 May 2012 69,959 miles

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

front anti roll bar d bushes have side too side movement

front brake discs worn and corroded

nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre worn too minimum and bald inner edge

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2011 64,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,391 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 23 May 2009 50,969 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges.

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the edge of the tread. (not repairable).

Pass 16 May 2008 45,022 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 38,951 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 38,942 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,051 miles

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

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

advise surface rust to under body

Fail 16 Jun 2006 34,051 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

advise surface rust to under body

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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Y114 LUB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y114 LUB, 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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Y114 LUB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 May 2001.

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