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Y146 LFG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

130,033 mi
Last recorded130,033 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 LFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2013 130,033 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Both hand brake outer cables are broken

Engine management light is on indicating there is a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear box is rusty and insecure

Floors are rusty

Front inner front wings are rusty

Front number plate is broken

Large amount of movement in drivers seat bak

N/S/R sill area is rusty

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre is smooth on the inside edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 119,656 miles

Buls not workung in high leve brake light

Drivers seat back is ver loose

Engine management light is on indicating there is a fault

Exhaust rear box is very rusty

Front brake discs are distorted

Inner front wings are rusty

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside is rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2012 119,570 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Inner front wings are rusty

Buls not workung in high leve brake light

Drivers seat back is ver loose

Engine management light is on indicating there is a fault

Exhaust rear box is very rusty

Front brake discs are distorted

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside is rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2011 105,110 miles

near side rear wheel slight buckle

numerous marks on screen none to excess

numerous oily components under bonnet

off side front and off side rear wheels inner rim dented

off side rear abd off side rear flexi brake hoses perished

off side rear tyre few splits none to cords

slight blow middle to rear exhaust joint

washers require adjustment

Fail 20 Jun 2011 105,110 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

near side rear wheel slight buckle

numerous marks on screen none to excess

numerous oily components under bonnet

off side front and off side rear wheels inner rim dented

off side rear abd off side rear flexi brake hoses perished

off side rear tyre few splits none to cords

slight blow middle to rear exhaust joint

washers require adjustment

Pass 8 Oct 2010 98,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 98,480 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 95,460 miles

front tyres close to limit

slight buckle offside rear wheel

Fail 17 Apr 2009 95,460 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres close to limit

slight buckle offside rear wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2008 93,177 miles

rear silencer rubber mountings deteriorated

slight bind on rear offside brake

Fail 7 Apr 2008 93,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear silencer rubber mountings deteriorated

slight bind on rear offside brake

Pass 7 Jun 2007 84,750 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 84,748 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 74,317 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 74,317 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front lower ball joints split, †both top front ball joints split, †off side rear tyre worn on inner edge due to play in bush, †both rear box rubbers perished, †

rear wiper split, †off side head lamp lowest exceptable level, †back box rotten, †corrosion starting in numerous areas around the under side,

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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Y146 LFG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 Y146 LFG, 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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Y146 LFG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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