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Y454 WOH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

171,725 mi
Last recorded171,725 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 WOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2017 171,725 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine cover fitted

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Near side front tyre worn almost to cord

Pass 11 Sep 2015 165,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Washer bottle leaking

Fail 11 Sep 2015 165,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2014 163,111 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 163,111 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 163,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 15,492 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Fail 1 Aug 2013 154,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 139,122 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 139,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 123,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 123,103 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 108,924 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r back plate rubbing on disc

Pass 16 Oct 2008 93,420 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 75,552 miles

closely moniter oil

exhaust rotten

smaall exhaust blow from flexible

Pass 19 May 2006 61,192 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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Y454 WOH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y454 WOH, 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 WOH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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