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Y498 BGK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,114 mi
Last recorded58,114 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 BGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 58,114 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine/exhaust front bracket cracked

rear exhaust mount rubbers perished and split

Fail 23 May 2011 58,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine/exhaust front bracket cracked

rear exhaust mount rubbers perished and split

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,640 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 54,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,274 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 46,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 40,546 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,747 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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Y498 BGK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y498 BGK, 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 Y498 BGK registered?

Y498 BGK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y498 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y498 BGK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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