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Y296 PPY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,636 mi
Last recorded113,636 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 PPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 113,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 102,158 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 102,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 82,140 miles

condition of rear exhaust box poor outter casing corroded ! (refitted down pipe heat sheild)

rear pads wearing low !

slight tyre wear to both front tyres

Fail 14 Jul 2005 82,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

condition of rear exhaust box poor outter casing corroded ! (refitted down pipe heat sheild)

rear pads wearing low !

slight tyre wear to both front tyres

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 PPY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PPY, 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 PPY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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