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Y419 SBU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,104 mi
Last recorded85,104 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY419 SBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,104 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,766 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 82,766 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 80,501 miles

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

floor pan corroded nearside front

nearside headlight low

rear silencer rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,597 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 74,597 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,296 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar linkages

various corrosion on n/s and o/s chassis legs

Fail 7 Sep 2010 61,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar linkages

various corrosion on n/s and o/s chassis legs

Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,950 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 52,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,693 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,771 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,907 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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Y419 SBU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y419 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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Y419 SBU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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