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Y687 HSC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,508 mi
Last recorded80,508 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 HSC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush on wishbone (2.7.4)

Nearside Front plastic inner wheel arch missing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2015 80,503 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush on wishbone (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush on wishbone (2.7.4)

Nearside Front plastic inner wheel arch missing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,387 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,345 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 72,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 72,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 68,989 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 68,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,130 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,549 miles

BOTH REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS SPLIT

FRONT TYRES BALD ON INSIDE EDGES

O/S/R BRAKE STICKING

OIL SMEARS AROUND GEARBOX

OUTER COATING COMING AWAY FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX

PLAY SHOWING IN O/S/R TOP STRUT MOUNTING

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,176 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,346 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,592 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 1 Nov 2006 26,735 miles

PART OF HI LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN STARTING TO CORRODE & PEEL

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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Y687 HSC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y687 HSC, 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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Y687 HSC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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