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Y717 JCY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,582 mi
Last recorded44,582 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 JCY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,582 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,506 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,939 miles

n/s/r brake disc rusty pasted brake test

Fail 11 Apr 2014 40,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/r disc brake surefase rusty past brake test

Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,473 miles

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,502 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,959 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside side repeater broken

Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,758 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 31,469 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 30,740 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 28,572 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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Y717 JCY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y717 JCY, 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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What year was Y717 JCY registered?

Y717 JCY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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