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Y228 RDK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,390 mi
Last recorded63,390 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 RDK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 63,390 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 61,900 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 60,372 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 59,474 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,198 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,954 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,234 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,650 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 48,366 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,738 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 46,738 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 43,907 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,250 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 35,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,494 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,229 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,238 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,007 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 26,214 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 26,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,919 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 21,533 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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Y228 RDK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue 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 Y228 RDK, 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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Y228 RDK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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