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Y59 GCY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,123 mi
Last recorded80,123 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 GCY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 80,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 77,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer corroded

slight lateral movementon front anti-roll bar

Fail 20 Feb 2020 77,524 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer corroded

slight lateral movementon front anti-roll bar

Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker rusty at top plate and shaft

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge [tracking] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 26 Feb 2019 74,157 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface missing (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker rusty at top plate and shaft

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge [tracking] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,746 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

both front indicator lamps off colour

Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,482 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

oil leaks

Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,289 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2015 59,528 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

slight side to side movement in nearside and offside front upper suspension arms

Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,966 miles

N/s/f tyre bald on inside edge.

N/s/r tyre low on inside edge.

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge.

o/s/r tyre low on inside edge.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 56,966 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/s/f tyre bald on inside edge.

N/s/r tyre low on inside edge.

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge.

o/s/r tyre low on inside edge.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,197 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

rear brake pads look low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,599 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,344 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,161 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,420 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,358 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,866 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 34,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 31,001 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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Y59 GCY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y59 GCY, 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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Y59 GCY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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