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Y167 ERP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,082 mi
Last recorded88,082 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 ERP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 88,082 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 83,230 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake discs badly corroded/worn-recommend renewal on next service or before next mot test.

recommend both track rod ends rechecked after the nearside lower ball joint/wheel bearing replaced.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 83,230 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake discs badly corroded/worn-recommend renewal on next service or before next mot test.

recommend both track rod ends rechecked after the nearside lower ball joint/wheel bearing replaced.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 76,402 miles

offside front wing liner catching on tyre on full lock.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,427 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear exhausts mountings badly perished/weak.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,104 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 63,322 miles

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

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

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

loose nearside handbrake cable secured with tie.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,719 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 54,626 miles

Front brake discs worn.Exterior of rear silencer box very rusted

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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Y167 ERP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y167 ERP, 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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Y167 ERP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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