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Y402 SBU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,693 mi
Last recorded128,693 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY402 SBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 128,693 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 128,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 122,164 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light stays on

Pass 5 Feb 2008 114,755 miles

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

heatsheild above rear exhaust box loose

rear exhaust box corroded and support rubber perished

Pass 23 Aug 2006 84,070 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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Y402 SBU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y402 SBU, 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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Y402 SBU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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