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Y229 RDK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,661 mi
Last recorded106,661 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 RDK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,661 miles

slight exhaust front downpipe

Fail 22 Apr 2013 106,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight exhaust front downpipe

Pass 19 Apr 2012 97,945 miles

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

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

front & rear floors corroded

pas pipe leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,657 miles

Both front floors damaged

Both rear floor sections corroded

Minor exhaust leak from front flexi pipe

Pass 29 Apr 2010 80,321 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

o/s & n/s front floors damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,246 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,349 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 63,549 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

adv rear silencer corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2006 63,438 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 61,038 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 61,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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Y229 RDK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y229 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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Y229 RDK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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