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Y572 MFJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

120,925 mi
Last recorded120,925 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 MFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 120,925 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 120,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Oil leak ()

check engine lamp on

Pass 8 Jun 2015 109,974 miles

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

under vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 109,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 102,797 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,623 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 96,610 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jun 2012 91,274 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 91,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,130 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 84,127 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,984 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 75,978 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 69,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,190 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,372 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 53,372 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,753 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 42,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 MFJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MFJ, 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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Y572 MFJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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