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Y486 NMW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,740 mi
Last recorded84,740 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 NMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,740 miles

rear wiper split,rear exhaust rusty,both handbrake cables cracked,various rust under car,various suspension bushes perrishing.

Fail 24 Jan 2015 84,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper split,rear exhaust rusty,both handbrake cables cracked,various rust under car,various suspension bushes perrishing.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,943 miles

exhaust rusty,both handbrake cables cracked.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 81,869 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust rusty,both handbrake cables cracked.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

rear exhaust rusty,dash warning light showing.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 78,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

rear exhaust rusty,dash warning light showing.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 74,209 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty,both rear tyres worn edges,oil leak,air bag light showing on dash.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,209 miles

rear exhaust rusty,both rear tyres worn edges,oil leak,air bag light showing on dash.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,935 miles

oil & coolant low & oil leak rear exhaust rusty n/s/f cv boot perrishing rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,899 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,553 miles

both front tyres low tread n/s/f cv boot perrishing

Fail 6 Mar 2009 43,553 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

both front tyres low tread n/s/f cv boot perrishing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,427 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,527 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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Y486 NMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y486 NMW, 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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What year was Y486 NMW registered?

Y486 NMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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