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Y408 TBC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,593 mi
Last recorded110,593 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 TBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2009 110,593 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 110,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 90,756 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2008 90,756 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2007 81,431 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,858 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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Y408 TBC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y408 TBC, 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 Y408 TBC registered?

Y408 TBC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y408 TBC shows 6 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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