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Y56 ERP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,974 mi
Last recorded167,974 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 ERP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 167,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front 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)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 167,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 158,356 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 158,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 147,100 miles

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

front n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2011 147,093 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2010 136,570 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 136,570 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2009 122,695 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 105,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 19 May 2007 89,726 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 57,844 miles

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

nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2005 53,996 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 53,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise o/s/r hand brake cable corroded weak

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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Y56 ERP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y56 ERP, 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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Y56 ERP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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