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Y554 PVJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,547 mi
Last recorded91,547 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 PVJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 91,547 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 91,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,207 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 81,133 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 68,677 miles

rear exhaust mount split but still supporting rear silencer through outer band

rear silencer corroded through 1st skin

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2008 68,677 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust mount split but still supporting rear silencer through outer band

rear silencer corroded through 1st skin

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,886 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,642 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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Y554 PVJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y554 PVJ, 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 Y554 PVJ registered?

Y554 PVJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y554 PVJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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