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Y128 SOO

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,795 mi
Last recorded85,795 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 SOO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 85,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 77,568 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing hard on inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,332 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,540 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 57,432 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,972 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,985 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,972 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 28,972 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,529 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 23,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,049 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 15,064 miles

Exhaust downpipe heatshield loose

Exhaust rear silencer rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2006 12,996 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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Y128 SOO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y128 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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Y128 SOO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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