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Y388 JHU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,609 mi
Last recorded157,609 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 JHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 157,609 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 156,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 140,668 miles

eml light on

Fail 8 Aug 2017 140,668 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 17 Aug 2016 123,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion WHOLE UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Bumper insecure SLIGHT DAMAGE ()

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit MISSHAPEN AND HAS A NAIL IN IT. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 123,193 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Body has slight corrosion WHOLE UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Bumper insecure SLIGHT DAMAGE ()

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit MISSHAPEN AND HAS A NAIL IN IT. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,088 miles

coil spring corroded X4 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp X2 (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 109,078 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp X2 (1.1.A.3f)

coil spring corroded X4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,513 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 93,513 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,547 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,905 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,121 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2010 59,007 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,625 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,590 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,835 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,251 miles

Handbrake cables split.

Nearside front tyre has large cut in the tread.

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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Y388 JHU 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 Y388 JHU, 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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Y388 JHU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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