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Y509 LGY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY509 LGY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010
Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,951 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside electric window switch broken

Fail 4 Jun 2009 61,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside electric window switch broken

Pass 30 May 2008 52,024 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 45,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2006 36,445 miles

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

play in offside wiper spindle

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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Y509 LGY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y509 LGY, 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 Y509 LGY registered?

Y509 LGY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y509 LGY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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