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Y551 UEU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,154 mi
Last recorded90,154 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 UEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,154 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 63,457 miles

Air bag light on

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Cuts in both front and nearside rear tyre outer walls

Front and rear number plates cracked

Front indicators faded

Offside headlamp aim on limit

Poor pattern from both headlamps

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2009 63,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Cuts in both front and nearside rear tyre outer walls

Front and rear number plates cracked

Front indicators faded

Offside headlamp aim on limit

Poor pattern from both headlamps

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust rubber heavily perished

Pass 11 Dec 2008 53,569 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 43,637 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 43,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,298 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 36,298 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2005 28,576 miles

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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Y551 UEU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y551 UEU, 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 Y551 UEU registered?

Y551 UEU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y551 UEU safe to buy?

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