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Y397 HAN

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,324 mi
Last recorded88,324 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 HAN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,324 miles

Exhaust system is very corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer casing rotten away

Rear exhaust rubber heavily perished

Fail 13 Oct 2015 88,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system is very corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer casing rotten away

Rear exhaust rubber heavily perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,993 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,873 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 71,988 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 71,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,563 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 61,314 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 60,053 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,311 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,045 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 49,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 45,216 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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Y397 HAN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y397 HAN, 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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Y397 HAN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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