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Y537 HFG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,767 mi
Last recorded59,767 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 HFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,767 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to n/s/f tyre outter sidewall.

rear brake disc slightly scored.

slight play detected within o/s/ steering arm.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 59,470 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outter sidewall.

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear brake disc slightly scored.

slight play detected within o/s/ steering arm.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 51,838 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front disc corroded

Nearside track rod end shaft slightly bent

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,159 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

crack to front reg plate

Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,961 miles

front/rear discs slight wear/pitted

Fail 27 May 2008 39,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in rear tyre

front/rear discs slight wear/pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,515 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 34,515 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 34,914 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2006 31,161 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 31,161 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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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Y537 HFG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y537 HFG, 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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Y537 HFG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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