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Y578 FFT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,196 mi
Last recorded95,196 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 FFT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 95,196 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advanced handbrake travel

engine management light on

Fail 2 Sep 2014 95,090 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

advanced handbrake travel

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,216 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

nearside front disc has light corrosion

nearside rear back plate corroded

un able to fully inspect brake pipes due to being painted

Fail 29 Aug 2013 94,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

nearside front disc has light corrosion

nearside rear back plate corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

un able to fully inspect brake pipes due to being painted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 86,059 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 86,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,467 miles

x2 front discs corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2010 69,467 miles

Front Upper Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

x2 front discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 54,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp remaining on indicating a fault

engine management lamp staying on indicating a fault

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 3 Aug 2009 54,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp remaining on indicating a fault

engine management lamp staying on indicating a fault

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,277 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 41,277 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2007 30,811 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 30,811 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 20,988 miles

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

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

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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Y578 FFT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y578 FFT, 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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Y578 FFT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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