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Y49 YKL

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,804 mi
Last recorded90,804 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 YKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 90,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,352 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,031 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 81,020 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,710 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 77,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 71,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 63,782 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 63,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,216 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 55,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 51,817 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,066 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 39,861 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2010 39,861 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,967 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,851 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 24,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 19,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y49 YKL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y49 YKL, 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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Y49 YKL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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