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Y679 EOB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,108 mi
Last recorded76,108 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 EOB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,108 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 71,092 miles

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

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)

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

corosion in progres

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,025 miles

corrossion in progress

Fail 31 Oct 2013 66,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrossion in progress

Pass 31 Oct 2012 62,000 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,126 miles

Offside front fog light not working.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 52,126 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front fog light not working.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,334 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,352 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,160 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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Y679 EOB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y679 EOB, 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 Y679 EOB registered?

Y679 EOB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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