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Y48 WEF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,452 mi
Last recorded99,452 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 WEF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 99,452 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 99,452 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 95,326 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 95,325 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 91,156 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 91,156 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 87,068 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 87,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2011 82,752 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 77,304 miles

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

back box mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2009 70,880 miles

both sills starting to have a bit of corrosion come through

Pass 8 May 2008 65,409 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 59,559 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 53,104 miles

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

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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Y48 WEF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y48 WEF, 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 Y48 WEF registered?

Y48 WEF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y48 WEF safe to buy?

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