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Y232 KHT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,243 mi
Last recorded120,243 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 KHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2018 120,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion under front wings

oil cooler pipes insecure

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 117,585 miles

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

rear exhaust/mountings deterioted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 110,159 miles

Exhaust Down Pipe Damaged.

Front Brake Discs Worn.

O/S Sill Corroded & Thin In Several Places.

Rear Brake Discs Worn.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 110,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion evident both n/s and o/s inner sill panels and floor sections.

Corrosion evident on n/s and o/s outer sill panels.

Engine bay oil leak, suspect gear box.

Exhaust down pipe "cat" damaged/dented at bottom.

Front brake discs worn with large wear ridge.

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

Rear discs worn, large wear ridge.

Rear exhaust box deteriated and in poor condition.

Scraping noise o/s/r wheel when rotated.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,027 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 18 May 2012 91,207 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 84,277 miles

rear discs worn and show signs of getting hot

Fail 20 May 2011 84,277 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn and show signs of getting hot

Pass 25 May 2010 76,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2010 76,776 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 69,430 miles

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

both rear exhaust mounts cracked

Fail 14 May 2009 69,430 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear exhaust mounts cracked

Pass 16 May 2008 62,730 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 62,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2007 56,991 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 51,517 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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Y232 KHT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y232 KHT, 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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Y232 KHT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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