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Y61 PEL

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,851 mi
Last recorded74,851 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 PEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,851 miles

General underside corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2019 74,789 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor starting to become corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor starting to become corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,817 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 68,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,880 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,775 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,009 miles

O/S wiper split but still clearing the windscreen.

Very slight play in o/s inner rack joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,376 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,322 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,714 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,182 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,345 miles

Both front brake hoses, slight perishing

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Steering rack slightly damp

Pass 9 Jul 2009 35,072 miles

front brake discs very scored.

rear silencer support mounts starting to perish.

rear wiper blade split .

Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,038 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,813 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 22,303 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 22,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

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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Y61 PEL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y61 PEL, 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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What year was Y61 PEL registered?

Y61 PEL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y61 PEL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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