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Y288 WOJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,444 mi
Last recorded72,444 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 WOJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 72,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 62,478 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,446 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 42,595 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 34,485 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 28,623 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 28,623 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,893 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,191 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 23,382 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge and close to leagle limit.

rear exhaust rubber splitting.

rear tyres worn on inside edges.

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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Y288 WOJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y288 WOJ, 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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Y288 WOJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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