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Y702 MFJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,008 mi
Last recorded110,008 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY702 MFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 110,008 miles

rust on all 4 brake disc's

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2011 110,008 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rust on all 4 brake disc's

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2010 96,301 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 95,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 80,702 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 6 Oct 2009 80,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2008 75,109 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 75,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,891 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust mountings splitting

Fail 19 Oct 2007 63,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust mountings splitting

Pass 26 Oct 2006 51,161 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 51,159 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Nov 2005 40,286 miles

Front pads and disc getting worn

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust outer skin rusty

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2005 40,286 miles

Front pads and disc getting worn

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust outer skin rusty

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y702 MFJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y702 MFJ, 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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Y702 MFJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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