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Y454 HHK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,868 mi
Last recorded105,868 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 HHK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,868 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,955 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,338 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 80,338 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 77,711 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

Fail 2 Jul 2009 77,711 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 20 Jun 2008 75,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

o/s/f top suspension arm bush has slight play in it

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

stone chips to screen

Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,633 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 72,633 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 70,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 56,265 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 56,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside 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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Y454 HHK 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 69.2%.

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 Y454 HHK, 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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Y454 HHK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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