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Y566 FBW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,260 mi
Last recorded118,260 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 FBW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 118,260 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 118,097 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 106,545 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 99,852 miles

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

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 96,261 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2014 96,260 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 85,622 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 68,950 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,134 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 54,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 54,122 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 49,951 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 47,273 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 44,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 40,365 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it

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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Y566 FBW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y566 FBW, 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 Y566 FBW registered?

Y566 FBW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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