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Y246 OEL

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,820 mi
Last recorded105,820 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 OEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,820 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 105,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 103,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

floor area starting corrosion

near side rear track control arm slight play

Pass 13 May 2014 93,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 93,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 89,971 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 89,496 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 89,496 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

car ran out of fuel

Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 87,885 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,778 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 85,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 82,776 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 82,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 79,692 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 79,692 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 74,415 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 74,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 61,804 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 49,077 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 49,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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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Y246 OEL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y246 OEL, 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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Y246 OEL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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