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Y212 JHU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,025 mi
Last recorded107,025 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 JHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 107,025 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 93,971 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 80,632 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,011 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,924 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 71,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,030 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,387 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 59,979 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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Y212 JHU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y212 JHU, 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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What year was Y212 JHU registered?

Y212 JHU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is Y212 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y212 JHU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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