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Y703 WSM

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,897 mi
Last recorded88,897 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 WSM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 88,897 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 85,390 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 85,390 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2011 79,862 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,554 miles

Airbag light is on

Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,319 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 65,745 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

rattle from engine

Fail 27 Mar 2008 60,022 miles

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

rattle from engine

Fail 20 Jun 2007 54,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear exhaust& h/brake cables poor cond,ind s/repeater loose,oil level low.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 54,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear exhaust& h/brake cables poor cond,ind s/repeater loose,oil level low.

Fail 5 May 2006 47,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 47,455 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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Y703 WSM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y703 WSM, 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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Y703 WSM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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