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Y234 OKG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,461 mi
Last recorded101,461 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 OKG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2014 101,461 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine warning lamp lit

rear exhaust hangers broken

Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,747 miles

rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2013 97,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2012 94,250 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 90,866 miles

corrosion started to nearside rear outer sill

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

slight play in nearside rear track arm outer bush

Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,201 miles

exhaust down pipe /catalyst flexi joint blowing

Pass 6 Jul 2009 82,117 miles

edges of front brake discs corroded lipped

slight exhaust blow from down pipe flexi joint area

slight play in nearside rear track arm outer bush

Fail 6 Jul 2009 82,117 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

edges of front brake discs corroded lipped

slight exhaust blow from down pipe flexi joint area

slight play in nearside rear track arm outer bush

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 78,887 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 78,835 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,942 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 63,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2006 50,183 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 50,183 miles

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

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

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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Y234 OKG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y234 OKG, 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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Y234 OKG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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