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Y432 MAK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,129 mi
Last recorded110,129 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 MAK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,129 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 110,129 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 102,091 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 101,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 90,938 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge/side wall damaged.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 90,928 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge/side wall damaged.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,143 miles

CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST CORROADED BADLY

FRONT & REAR FLOORPANS CORROADED

N/S OUTER SILL CORROADED

NSF DOOR DAMAGED

OSR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 28 Oct 2009 80,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST CORROADED BADLY

FRONT & REAR FLOORPANS CORROADED

N/S OUTER SILL CORROADED

NSF DOOR DAMAGED

OSR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,513 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre has worn unevenly

Fail 31 Jul 2008 64,513 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre has worn unevenly

Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion exhaust middle box

nearside rear tyre nail

rear brake pads close to 1.5mm limit

Pass 3 May 2006 49,747 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 49,747 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y432 MAK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y432 MAK, 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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Y432 MAK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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