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Y447 CAG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,542 mi
Last recorded85,542 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 CAG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,542 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 85,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 78,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn and corroded

handbrake travel

nearside front bumper loose

nearside front door damage

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2009 78,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn and corroded

handbrake travel

nearside front bumper loose

nearside front door damage

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 70,041 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,507 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 65,502 miles

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

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

hand brake cable insecure at mounting bracket on near side of petrol tank

Fail 23 Feb 2006 45,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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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Y447 CAG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y447 CAG, 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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Y447 CAG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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