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Y296 FBW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,370 mi
Last recorded94,370 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 FBW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 94,370 miles

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)

Rear tyre's side walls perished.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,635 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 91,635 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 88,428 miles

Some lift in both rear top suspension mountings

wear in off side front lower suspension arm inner bushes.

Fail 27 Nov 2012 88,428 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some lift in both rear top suspension mountings

wear in off side front lower suspension arm inner bushes.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside park brake cable slightly inscure

offside rear tyre perished

play in both rear top suspension mounts

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Fail 25 Nov 2011 83,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside park brake cable slightly inscure

offside rear tyre perished

play in both rear top suspension mounts

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,553 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 80,553 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,518 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres low tread, n/s worn to limit.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 75,508 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres low tread, n/s worn to limit.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 71,005 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 71,005 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 66,313 miles

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

nearside front indicator lense cracked

rear brake discs rusty and slightly worn

slight movement to both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 6 Dec 2007 66,313 miles

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

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

nearside front indicator lense cracked

rear brake discs rusty and slightly worn

slight movement to both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,917 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 51,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 42,029 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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Y296 FBW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Y296 FBW, 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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Y296 FBW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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