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Y274 ONK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,647 mi
Last recorded106,647 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 ONK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 106,647 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs pitted

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,276 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracked and perished

general under body corrosion

handbrake cables poor

Fail 15 Nov 2017 98,276 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracked and perished

general under body corrosion

handbrake cables poor

Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,722 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded but not leakin

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,562 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cables corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2015 96,562 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cables corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2014 95,477 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 93,991 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 93,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 92,078 miles

air bag light on

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 90,461 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 88,369 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 86,138 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 80,050 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Fail 23 Oct 2008 80,050 miles

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)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,060 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,992 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2006 55,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 44,625 miles

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge !

salight corrossion to rear exhaust box !

Fail 20 Oct 2005 44,625 miles

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

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge !

salight corrossion to rear exhaust box !

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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Y274 ONK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y274 ONK, 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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Y274 ONK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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