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Y607 BGJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,036 mi
Last recorded89,036 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY607 BGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 89,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMPS LOOSE BUT NOT INSECURE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALSO DETERIORATED (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 89,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMPS LOOSE BUT NOT INSECURE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALSO DETERIORATED (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 83,633 miles

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2015 83,502 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2014 77,990 miles

front discs worn

Fail 18 Nov 2014 77,924 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front discs worn

Fail 30 Apr 2013 71,540 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside and offside rear handbrake cable outer casings starting to split and deteriorate

nearside and offside wiper blade rubbers starting to split

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,540 miles

nearside and offside rear handbrake cable outer casings starting to split and deteriorate

nearside and offside wiper blade rubbers starting to split

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 May 2012 66,860 miles

air bag light staying on

nearside and offside rear handbrake cable outer casings deteriorated

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Apr 2012 66,345 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

air bag light staying on

brake pedal warning wire broken nearside front

nearside and offside rear handbrake outer casings broken

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,312 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pad warning light wire broken

nearside hand brake cable bracket broken

Fail 11 Mar 2011 59,232 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake pad warning light wire broken

nearside hand brake cable bracket broken

Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,379 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear low inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 55,664 miles

pad warning light wire &plug broken away & hanging down

Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,779 miles

all disc corroded

o/s/r arch and bumper

Fail 2 Jan 2008 52,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all disc corroded

o/s/r arch and bumper

Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,038 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 42,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 30,407 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2006 30,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

nail in tyre

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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Y607 BGJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y607 BGJ, 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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Y607 BGJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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