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Y193 EEB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,974 mi
Last recorded86,974 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 EEB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 86,974 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2026 86,974 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2025 82,761 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal & offside rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2024 77,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/f cv boot slight deterioration

Fail 20 Mar 2024 77,315 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/f cv boot slight deterioration

Pass 22 Mar 2023 73,508 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 66,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 60,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,397 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,048 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,292 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 55,292 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,385 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,304 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,372 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,994 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,489 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,167 miles

offside front tyre low inner edge

rear tyres out of shape inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,633 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,941 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,303 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,282 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 29,729 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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Y193 EEB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y193 EEB, 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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Y193 EEB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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