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Y422 ULC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,041 mi
Last recorded104,041 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 ULC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,092 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 95,849 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 95,803 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 90,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,348 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 85,243 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,170 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 80,170 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,391 miles

centre to rear exhaust corroded

chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2009 73,391 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

centre to rear exhaust corroded

chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,949 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 53,594 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,238 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 28,546 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 ULC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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