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Y447 PMW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,279 mi
Last recorded66,279 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 PMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,279 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 66,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,832 miles

headlamp aim adjuster requires attention in future (nearside)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 58,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp aim adjuster requires attention in future (nearside)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 50,980 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

srs safety warning light on

Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,980 miles

srs safety warning light on

Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,518 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,353 miles

rear brake pads low.exhaust corroded.slight play nsr stablelizer arm to hub lower bushes.

Fail 1 Sep 2006 42,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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 PMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PMW, 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 PMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y447 PMW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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