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Y597 DNG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,822 mi
Last recorded98,822 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 DNG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,822 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 & nearside rear hand brake cable outers split

Fail 5 Apr 2016 98,767 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (5.2.6)

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 & nearside rear hand brake cable outers split

Pass 1 Apr 2015 91,663 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing noisey on road test

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,527 miles

Accident damaged to offside rear of vehicle

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 83,527 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Accident damaged to offside rear of vehicle

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,464 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,724 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,313 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,069 miles

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

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

exhaust manifold heat sheild insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

knocking from suspension on road test

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,268 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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Y597 DNG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y597 DNG, 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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Y597 DNG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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