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Y353 WPO

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,723 mi
Last recorded94,723 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 WPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 94,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,455 miles

exhaust system rusry

Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,998 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 85,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake mounting bracket broken

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,462 miles

handbrake mounting bracket broken

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,795 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 84,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,759 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,483 miles

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,114 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bulb failure warning light on

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,908 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,705 miles

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

gearchange requires attention

handbrake operation slightly sticky , possible obstruction at lever ?

offside front tyre tread balding on inner edge

oil leaks

power steering resevoir requires attention , appears to se insecure on mountings ?

slight imbalance on front & rear brakes on lockout

Fail 21 Mar 2009 77,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

gearchange requires attention

handbrake operation slightly sticky , possible obstruction at lever ?

offside front tyre tread balding on inner edge

oil leaks

power steering resevoir requires attention , appears to se insecure on mountings ?

slight imbalance on front & rear brakes on lockout

Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,860 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 64,850 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 55,745 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,663 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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Y353 WPO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y353 WPO, 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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Y353 WPO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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