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Y487 ATR

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,038 mi
Last recorded96,038 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 ATR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 96,038 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

srs light stays on

Fail 16 Jan 2012 96,038 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

srs light stays on

Pass 15 Jan 2011 91,970 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 86,034 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 86,034 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,092 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 73,525 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 68,104 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 68,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 10 Feb 2006 59,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2005 52,393 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 52,393 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y487 ATR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y487 ATR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y487 ATR registered?

Y487 ATR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y487 ATR safe to buy?

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