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Y683 HDW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,851 mi
Last recorded69,851 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY683 HDW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,851 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,771 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 68,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 61,901 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,086 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 48,891 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,828 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,666 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,149 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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Y683 HDW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y683 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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Y683 HDW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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