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Y553 MFJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,234 mi
Last recorded148,234 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 MFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 148,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2014 148,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2013 143,950 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 143,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 135,210 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 126,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 118,864 miles

rear exhaust rubber mountings partially split

slight play in nearside rear suspension stabilizer bar bushes

Fail 25 Mar 2010 118,864 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mountings partially split

slight play in nearside rear suspension stabilizer bar bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2009 112,253 miles

all 4 tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2008 106,597 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 97,811 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 78,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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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Y553 MFJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y553 MFJ, 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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Y553 MFJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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