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Y564 SBU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,757 mi
Last recorded109,757 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY564 SBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 109,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre's worn close to limit

n/s rear brake pad incomplete

rear brake disc's corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Nov 2010 109,757 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear brake pad incomplete

rear brake disc's corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Nov 2009 103,188 miles

both rear hand brake cables poor condition

exhaust back box poor condition

front brake disc's poor condition

n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod slight play

n/s/f top suspension arm play in bush's

rear disc's + pads poor condition

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2008 94,914 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 94,914 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 87,564 miles

engine management light on

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust poor condition

rear number plate slight deterioation

tracking check

Fail 8 Oct 2007 87,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

engine management light on

nearside handbrake cable insecure

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust poor condition

rear number plate slight deterioation

tracking check

Pass 21 Jul 2006 73,737 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 57,413 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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Y564 SBU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y564 SBU, 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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Y564 SBU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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