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Y461 UUM

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,657 mi
Last recorded122,657 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 UUM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 122,657 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 117,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 117,332 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 105,214 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2009 105,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2008 93,539 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 93,539 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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) DANGEROUS

O/S/R TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 83,422 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2007 83,414 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2006 70,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s indicator repeater loose. new repeater lamp unit required

Pass 22 Nov 2006 70,197 miles

n/s indicator repeater loose. new repeater lamp unit required

Pass 30 Jan 2006 64,533 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 53,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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Y461 UUM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y461 UUM, 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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Y461 UUM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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