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Y37 RLH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,991 mi
Last recorded77,991 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 RLH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2014 77,991 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exuast slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,991 miles

rear exuast slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,406 miles

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

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

rear exuast detrioted

Fail 10 Oct 2013 72,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear exuast detrioted

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,199 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,511 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2011 62,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,938 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 56,930 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,157 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 50,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,044 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 46,459 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 40,348 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre bald inside edge

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Jul 2006 37,124 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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Y37 RLH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RLH, 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 RLH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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