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Y197 TUJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,097 mi
Last recorded115,097 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 TUJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 115,097 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 115,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 105,789 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 100,512 miles

Corrosion on o/s & n/s front chassis rails.

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear floors.

Play in n/s front bottom ball joint.

Rear tyres aproaching wear bars o/s & n/s will soon need changing.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 88,735 miles

Corrosion on front subframe.

Corrosion on o/s & n/s front chassis rails.

Corrosion on o/s rear outer sill.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,815 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 78,815 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 78,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,709 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 65,929 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 65,903 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 58,022 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 58,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 50,122 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,944 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 33,980 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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Y197 TUJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y197 TUJ, 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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Y197 TUJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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