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Y351 CWP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,698 mi
Last recorded136,698 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY351 CWP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 136,698 miles

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

rear floors repaired by plates under carpets

Fail 1 Apr 2016 136,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower cradle (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower cradle (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

rear floors repaired by plates under carpets

Pass 20 Apr 2015 127,286 miles

slight play in nearside front top suspension arm bushes

Fail 17 Apr 2015 127,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight play in nearside front top suspension arm bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2014 122,587 miles

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

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

Vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Pass 2 Apr 2013 117,638 miles

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded in areas

Pass 4 Apr 2012 112,206 miles

both rear floors very rusty

front brake pads starting to get worn

slight play in offside rear top strut mount

Pass 27 Apr 2011 107,262 miles

windscreen chipped (not swept area)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 101,175 miles

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

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

offside rear floor rusty

offside rear tyre right on legal limit (requires immediate attention)

windscreen chipped not swept area

Pass 10 Apr 2010 101,175 miles

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

offside rear floor rusty

offside rear tyre right on legal limit (requires immediate attention)

windscreen chipped not swept area

Pass 3 Apr 2009 95,842 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2008 88,876 miles

air bag light on

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 10 Apr 2007 74,871 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear tyre speed rating

Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y351 CWP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y351 CWP, 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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Y351 CWP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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