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Y422 MNE

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,575 mi
Last recorded77,575 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 MNE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,575 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 77,575 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 75,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake discs corroded

knock from n/s/r area

n/s/f tyre flat

Fail 8 Sep 2012 75,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake discs corroded

knock from n/s/r area

n/s/f tyre flat

n/s/r tyre cracked between treads

Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,475 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,040 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 67,544 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 65,737 miles

BACK BOX CORRODED

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD DETERIORATED

FRONT FLEXI DETERIORATED (BLOWING)

FRONT PIPE BRACKET SNAPPED

GEARBOX LEAKING FROM DIFF SIDE

HAND BRAKE CABLES SPLIT

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,192 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 55,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,609 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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Y422 MNE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y422 MNE, 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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Y422 MNE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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