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Y575 AEG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,280 mi
Last recorded166,280 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 AEG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2014 166,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 158,912 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2013 158,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2012 151,829 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 139,492 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly inside edges

offside rear suspension leg has lift when jacked up

power steering pipes wet with oil

rear exhaust in very poor condition

signs of nearside rear brake discs overheat

Fail 29 Jun 2011 139,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn unevenly inside edges

offside rear suspension leg has lift when jacked up

power steering pipes wet with oil

rear exhaust in very poor condition

signs of nearside rear brake discs overheat

Pass 2 Jul 2010 128,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 128,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 116,290 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 105,688 miles

NSF STEERING RACK GAITER RUBS ON TRIM - SLIGHT DAMAGE

PINHOLE IN OSF OUTER CV GAITER

REAR EXHAUST BOX AND SUPPORT RUBBERS POOR CONDITION

Fail 20 Jun 2008 105,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NSF STEERING RACK GAITER RUBS ON TRIM - SLIGHT DAMAGE

OS REAR TYRE ALSO STARTING TO LOSE SHAPE INSIDE EDGE. 1955016V

OSF INDICATOR STARTING TO FADE WHITE

PINHOLE IN OSF OUTER CV GAITER

REAR EXHAUST BOX AND SUPPORT RUBBERS POOR CONDITION

Pass 21 Jun 2007 93,362 miles

1. slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 4 Jul 2006 78,903 miles

1. slight play in steering rack in o/s 2. front tyres wearing on inside edge

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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Y575 AEG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 Y575 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 Y575 AEG registered?

Y575 AEG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y575 AEG safe to buy?

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