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Y566 MEU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,020 mi
Last recorded111,020 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 MEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 111,020 miles

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

exhaust back box mountings corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 103,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 103,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 94,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 94,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 85,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 82,726 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 76,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 68,613 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall showing slight damage

o/s/r tyre wall showing slight damage

Pass 23 May 2007 57,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 43,883 miles

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

Offside Front 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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Y566 MEU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MEU, 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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Y566 MEU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 August 2001.

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