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Y168 ECS

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,311 mi
Last recorded52,311 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 ECS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,311 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,999 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,405 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,682 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,191 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 44,191 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s handbrake cable loose

Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,738 miles

front discs pitted to limit on inner surfaces

Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,654 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,099 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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Y168 ECS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y168 ECS, 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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Y168 ECS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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