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Y558 MFJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,210 mi
Last recorded79,210 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 MFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 79,210 miles

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

Floor pan badly corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2010 79,210 miles

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

Floor pan badly corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,799 miles

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

rear tyres distorted

Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 41,396 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 41,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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Y558 MFJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y558 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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Y558 MFJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y558 MFJ safe to buy?

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