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Y351 UGW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,495 mi
Last recorded45,495 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY351 UGW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,495 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body damage allround

near side front tyre bold on the inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2013 45,495 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body damage allround

wipers are smeary

near side front tyre bold on the inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,824 miles

Air bag warning light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear bumper and offside rear damage

Fail 15 Feb 2012 40,824 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag warning light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear bumper and offside rear damage

Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,754 miles

airbag light on

Fail 31 Dec 2010 38,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,386 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside and offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2009 36,386 miles

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

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside and offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,792 miles

Coolant level verry low

Nearside rear brake pad worn down low

engine oil verry low(no see in the dipstick)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,845 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

air bag light is on

bodywork damage

brake fluid level getting low

coolant level low

exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

front brake disc's worn

not all higher level stop lights working

parking brake lever comes up high

rear wiper arm security?

windscreen washers require adjustment

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 19 May 2006 30,182 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake fluid level getting low

not all higher level stop lights working

parking brake lever comes up very high

rear brake pads worn

wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 19 May 2006 30,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake fluid level getting low

n/s/f tyre slightly worn

n/s/r inner tyre wall cut

not all higher level stop lights working

parking brake lever comes up very high

rear brake pads worn

tyres under inflated

wiper blades smear slightly

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 UGW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y351 UGW, 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 Y351 UGW registered?

Y351 UGW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y351 UGW safe to buy?

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