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Y179 TJH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,024 mi
Last recorded72,024 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 TJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,633 miles

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

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

air bag ligth on

Fail 19 Mar 2012 60,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

air bag ligth on

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,397 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Fail 4 Apr 2011 51,397 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,290 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 44,180 miles

Front Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,248 miles

n/s/f tyre wporn on inner edge

rear box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,520 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 22 Jul 2008 36,520 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,856 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 30,855 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,662 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 27,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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Y179 TJH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y179 TJH, 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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Y179 TJH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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