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Y684 EOB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,492 mi
Last recorded105,492 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY684 EOB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 105,492 miles

Engine light on dash

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2017 105,492 miles

Engine light on dash

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 102,012 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,213 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Apr 2015 93,213 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades split

oil level very low 2ltrs added

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 1 Apr 2014 90,610 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside front wiper blades split

oil level very low 2ltrs added

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2013 86,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 86,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2012 78,579 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,989 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,043 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,910 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,065 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,100 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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Y684 EOB 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 70.6%.

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 Y684 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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Y684 EOB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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