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Y298 PPY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,170 mi
Last recorded94,170 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 PPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 94,170 miles

Integral chassis rail corroded/holed under osf and nsf floor pan

Rear floor pan corroded/holed ns and os

Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,015 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front and offside front floor support channels corroded and holed

rear floorpan corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 91,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front and offside front floor support channels corroded and holed

rear floorpan corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2010 80,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 80,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,048 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 69,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,714 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 59,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,841 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006

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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Y298 PPY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y298 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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What year was Y298 PPY registered?

Y298 PPY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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