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Y315 MVV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,070 mi
Last recorded128,070 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 MVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2015 128,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 123,777 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 123,777 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 123,615 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 114,466 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside wiper arm mount loose

Fail 6 Jun 2013 114,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside wiper arm mount loose

Pass 26 May 2012 100,406 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 100,406 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,615 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 88,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2010 81,034 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 77,836 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 75,826 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 72,792 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 71,326 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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Y315 MVV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y315 MVV, 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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Y315 MVV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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