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Y513 LEH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,869 mi
Last recorded133,869 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY513 LEH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 133,869 miles

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

advise exhaust

Pass 1 Aug 2011 121,663 miles

airbag light on

corrosion present in vehicle structure

o/s/f brake discs worn close to minimum thickness marker

o/s/r outer sill becoming weak with corrosion

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust box badly corroded

wear to n/s/f brake disc

Fail 22 Jul 2011 121,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

corrosion present in vehicle structure

o/s/f brake discs worn close to minimum thickness marker

o/s/r outer sill becoming weak with corrosion

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust box badly corroded

wear to n/s/f brake disc

Pass 21 Jul 2010 108,805 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,827 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,035 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 72,065 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 72,065 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,114 miles

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

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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Y513 LEH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y513 LEH, 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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Y513 LEH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y513 LEH safe to buy?

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