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Y572 AEG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,768 mi
Last recorded88,768 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 AEG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,768 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2013 88,729 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,198 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 64,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 64,165 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,567 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,719 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 41,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,735 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 37,248 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 37,248 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,716 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 9 Aug 2005 28,308 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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Y572 AEG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y572 AEG, 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 Y572 AEG registered?

Y572 AEG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y572 AEG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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