MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,531 miAbove average mileage for this year
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1.Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded/rusty. 2.Car has various damages.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
1.Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded/rusty. 2.Car has various damages.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both front tyres wearing bold and on limit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s hand brake cable mount insecure
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y421 SBU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y421 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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What year was Y421 SBU registered?
Y421 SBU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 June 2001.
Is Y421 SBU safe to buy?
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