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Y167 YOL

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,975 mi
Last recorded87,975 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 YOL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,975 miles

Nearside h/brake cable ins

Fail 10 Oct 2016 87,975 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside h/brake cable ins

Pass 19 Oct 2015 81,869 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs and pads worn

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside slight play in steering rack end

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 81,866 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs and pads worn

slight movement in os steering rack end

Fail 6 Oct 2015 81,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs and pads worn

oil level low

slight movement in os steering rack end

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,506 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.OIL LEVEL MIN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.TYRES-O/S/R+N/S/R WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 69,506 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.OIL LEVEL MIN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.TYRES-O/S/R+N/S/R WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,639 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.CORROSION-FLOOR-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.PLAY F LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL/TREAD DAMAGE-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-O/S/R+N/S/R TREAD/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,639 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.CORROSION-FLOOR-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.PLAY F LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL/TREAD DAMAGE-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-O/S/R+N/S/R TREAD/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,584 miles

MINOR INTERACTION O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.MINOR DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 61,584 miles

MINOR INTERACTION O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.MINOR DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,322 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,285 miles

outer handbrake cables detereiating

Fail 21 Jul 2009 51,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

outer handbrake cables detereiating

Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,948 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,344 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 32,883 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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Y167 YOL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y167 YOL, 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 YOL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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