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Y497 SBU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,232 mi
Last recorded76,232 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 SBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,232 miles

accident damage n/s/f

corrosion both outer sills

engine overheating

front discs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 76,232 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

accident damage n/s/f

corrosion both outer sills

engine overheating

front discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,873 miles

airbag light on

brake sensor wire loose and damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2008 68,421 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,734 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

noise from timing belt area

Fail 17 Jan 2007 53,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

power steering pump noisy

Fail 22 Nov 2006 53,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 40,932 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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Y497 SBU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y497 SBU, 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 Y497 SBU registered?

Y497 SBU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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