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Y389 PAP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,513 mi
Last recorded86,513 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 PAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 86,513 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2015 86,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,323 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition but not blowing

Fail 15 Dec 2014 83,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,197 miles

front number plate poor

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2012 74,489 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front number plate poor

Pass 13 Dec 2011 70,300 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,597 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 65,596 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,719 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 60,719 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,915 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 48,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 41,239 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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Y389 PAP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y389 PAP, 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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What year was Y389 PAP registered?

Y389 PAP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y389 PAP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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