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Y358 FBW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,986 mi
Last recorded103,986 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY358 FBW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,986 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 103,979 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 99,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all discs are pitted but still servicable.

batt insucure

Fail 18 Dec 2012 99,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all discs are pitted but still servicable.

batt insucure

Pass 19 Aug 2010 82,726 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 75,277 miles

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

nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2008 71,251 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges,

n/s/f tyre on legal limits now,and outer sidewall damaged

o/s and n/s hand brake outer casings cracked through

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner and outer edges, and n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition.

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Feb 2007 65,742 miles

front and rear number plates are deteriorating we advise soon replacement.

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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Y358 FBW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y358 FBW, 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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Y358 FBW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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