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Y615 LDD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,798 mi
Last recorded141,798 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY615 LDD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 141,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust deteiroating

Fail 25 Feb 2015 141,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust deteiroating

Pass 13 Jan 2014 134,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 134,503 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 120,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2011 108,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 102,427 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 94,085 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 3mm

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front wiper linkage insecure

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

Slight play in rear suspension stay rod bushes

Pass 6 May 2009 94,085 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 3mm

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front wiper linkage insecure

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

Slight play in rear suspension stay rod bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,129 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Apr 2008 75,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,136 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 49,484 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 27 Apr 2006 49,484 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.Nail in n/s/r tyre.

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

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

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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Y615 LDD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y615 LDD, 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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Y615 LDD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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