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Y37 PJH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,633 mi
Last recorded126,633 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 PJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 126,633 miles

Nearside door handle broken but still able to open door

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 126,633 miles

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

Nearside door handle broken but still able to open door

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 123,428 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion center floor (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion on underside of body

nearside passenger door handle broken

Fail 13 Dec 2016 123,428 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion center floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

general corrosion on underside of body

nearside passenger door handle broken

Pass 10 Dec 2015 119,570 miles

Nearside passenger door handle broken

Nearside wiper blade split

Fail 5 Dec 2015 119,467 miles

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

Nearside passenger door handle broken

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Nov 2014 115,737 miles

rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2014 115,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 113,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust Section Corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 110,811 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 12 Dec 2012 110,811 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 13 Dec 2011 101,694 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 90,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 90,413 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 81,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 81,178 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 72,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 66,249 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,798 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 51,138 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 51,137 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y37 PJH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y37 PJH, 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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Y37 PJH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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