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Y258 NUJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,133 mi
Last recorded102,133 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 NUJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,133 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,329 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 93,329 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,232 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,600 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres sidewall and tread badly cracked

front brake discs worn on inner faces

front exhaust flexy section worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges low on tread 3.0mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge ans sidewalls perished

Fail 23 Aug 2013 83,503 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres sidewall and tread badly cracked

front brake discs worn on inner faces

front exhaust flexy section worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges low on tread 3.0mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge ans sidewalls perished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,684 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 77,684 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,671 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,122 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,826 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,728 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,356 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,557 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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Y258 NUJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y258 NUJ, 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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What year was Y258 NUJ registered?

Y258 NUJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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