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Y662 HDW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,038 mi
Last recorded116,038 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 HDW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2014 116,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

back box corroded and mounts broken

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 May 2013 112,116 miles

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.PLAY O/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT.

WASH AIM POOR.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.PARK LIGHTS INOP.N/S/F SEAT BACK REST LOOSE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA/FLOOR.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 7 May 2013 112,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.PLAY O/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT.

WASH AIM POOR.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.PARK LIGHTS INOP.N/S/F SEAT BACK REST LOOSE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA/FLOOR.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 108,399 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 93,273 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 91,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 91,429 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 77,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,941 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 14 Apr 2007 59,855 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,818 miles

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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Y662 HDW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y662 HDW, 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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Y662 HDW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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