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Y147 TGM

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,241 mi
Last recorded75,241 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 TGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 75,241 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 May 2016 73,508 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 73,508 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Fail 18 May 2015 72,049 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 72,049 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 69,848 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 69,848 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 67,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are perishing

rear exhaust hanging rubber split

rear exhaust silencer delaminating

various points on the underbody have slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2012 65,067 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 61,151 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 56,312 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,815 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 50,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 47,497 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing, life short

Pass 29 May 2007 40,263 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 33,119 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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Y147 TGM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y147 TGM, 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 TGM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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