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Y147 KDB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,462 mi
Last recorded97,462 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 KDB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,462 miles

both front tyres are worn to 2mm

Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,554 miles

all suspension coil springs have corrosion to them

cracks to front no plate

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 83,959 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,869 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,057 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Mar 2009 67,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,228 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Mar 2008 59,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,320 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 50,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise near side and off side rear outer casing of handbrake cables slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,543 miles

N/S/R brake cable bracket insecure

N/S/R trailing arm bushes worn slightly

O/S Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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Y147 KDB 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 76.9%.

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 Y147 KDB, 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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Y147 KDB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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