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Y414 HAP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,169 mi
Last recorded146,169 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY414 HAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 146,169 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 130,272 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 111,423 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 111,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 88,628 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 87,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Sep 2006 87,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front lower ball joint is leaking grease

offside front tyre has a bad cut in the outer sidewall

play / noise top of steering colum

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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Y414 HAP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y414 HAP, 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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Y414 HAP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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