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Y533 SGV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,075 mi
Last recorded118,075 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 SGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 118,075 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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exhoust system corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 103,180 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 89,050 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 77,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 77,820 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 71,003 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 64,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 42,320 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUB BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 2 Jun 2005 12,571 miles

1.small cut in n.s.f tyre sidewall

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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Y533 SGV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y533 SGV, 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 Y533 SGV registered?

Y533 SGV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y533 SGV safe to buy?

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