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Y271 NUJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,023 mi
Last recorded124,023 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 NUJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 124,023 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 124,023 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 116,866 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 116,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 113,607 miles

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

front brake disc(s) has slightly worn

Pass 4 Jun 2009 109,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 109,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2009 109,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2008 103,921 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 103,921 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 88,827 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 73,770 miles

movement in both front offside and nearside centre track control arm bushes

slight play in steering coupling

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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Y271 NUJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y271 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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Y271 NUJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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