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Y377 YKJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,204 mi
Last recorded121,204 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY377 YKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 121,204 miles

Floor pans corroded

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

both front inner wheel arch areas corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 15 Jul 2015 123,204 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Floor pans corroded

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

both front inner wheel arch areas corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Jul 2014 112,734 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 112,708 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 101,390 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 109,699 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,303 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,759 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip device in poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2009 84,759 miles

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

Clutch pedal anti slip device in poor condition

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 80,749 miles

front pads look low

front tyres close to limit

rear brake pads look low

Pass 16 Jan 2007 78,189 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 78,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 60,327 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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Y377 YKJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y377 YKJ, 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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Y377 YKJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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