CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y614 OMW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,507 mi
Last recorded103,507 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY614 OMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 103,507 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 30 Jan 2012 103,507 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear exhaust box rusty

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 4 Jun 2010 98,791 miles

air bag light on

engine management light on

front discs slightly pitted

handbrake cables corroding and slightly insecure

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear pads getting low

slight exhaust blow

Fail 4 Jun 2010 98,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag light on

engine management light on

front discs slightly pitted

handbrake cables corroding and slightly insecure

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear pads getting low

slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,987 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2008 75,588 miles

Handbrake cables split.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 62,495 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Handbrake cables split and rubber mounts perished.

Offside fornt and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 62,495 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Handbrake cables split and rubber mounts perished.

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside fornt and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 16 May 2006 50,944 miles

Front discs worn

Handbrake cables split.

Rear pads getting low.

Slight play in rear supension arms.

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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y614 OMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y614 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y614 OMW?

You can check the full history of Y614 OMW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y614 OMW registered?

Y614 OMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y614 OMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y614 OMW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y614 OMW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y614 OMW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.