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Y578 OMW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,689 mi
Last recorded67,689 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 OMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 67,689 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement oputer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2016 67,689 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement oputer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,027 miles

Corrosion to exhaust back box

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 59,635 miles

Corrosion to exhaust back box

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,927 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 54,927 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,715 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust tailbox and rubber perishing

Fail 25 Jul 2012 50,715 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust tailbox and rubber perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2011 445,569 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pitting to front brake disc's

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,273 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 36,091 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,583 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 29,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2006 26,317 miles

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

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 OMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMW, 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 OMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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