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Y617 UDO

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,463 mi
Last recorded114,463 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 UDO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 114,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

car is heavily corroded in place underneath

knocking coming from nsf but no exccesive play nfound

welding repairs covered in thick underseal making it difficult to assess the quality of the welds

Fail 1 Aug 2014 114,463 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

car is heavily corroded in place underneath

Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,506 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake back plates rusted & holed

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 19 Jun 2013 109,506 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake back plates rusted & holed

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,454 miles

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 27 Jun 2011 91,224 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly wor

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 86,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 86,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 82,647 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 82,647 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

slight play front bushes

slight score on nsr disc

Pass 18 Jun 2008

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shields corroding and loose

rattle from front pipe

slight play front suspension bushes

slight scorring on rear discs

Pass 23 Jun 2007 69,648 miles

outer skin corroding on exhaust back box

slight play front ball joints

Pass 1 Jul 2006 52,474 miles

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

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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Y617 UDO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y617 UDO, 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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Y617 UDO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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