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Y716 DOB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,019 mi
Last recorded46,019 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 DOB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,019 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,661 miles

air bag light on

engine managment light on

exshaust back box deteriated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,780 miles

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

both front tyres deteriated (cracking)

front bumper mounts corroded/broken (lower)

nearside rear tyre deteriated (cracking)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,897 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 32,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s handbrake cable hanging down

rear pads worn low

slight blow on exhaust ( corroded)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,482 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,273 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,993 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,496 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 22,496 miles

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

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

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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Y716 DOB 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 80%.

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 Y716 DOB, 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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Y716 DOB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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