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Y722 TBC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,431 mi
Last recorded103,431 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY722 TBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 103,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

nearside front side repeater loose

Fail 10 Jul 2015 103,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside side repeater lens loose in its mounting

Fail 8 Jul 2014 98,306 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section bracket broken

Pass 8 Jul 2014 98,306 miles

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

exhaust rear section bracket broken

Pass 24 Jul 2013 92,461 miles

exhaust corroded rear and bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 26 Jun 2012 88,082 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2012 88,082 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,726 miles

front brake discs starting to corode inner face

Fail 1 Jul 2011 81,726 miles

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

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

front brake discs starting to corode inner face

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,267 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,063 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 68,062 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,635 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 61,635 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,863 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 54,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 45,467 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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Y722 TBC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y722 TBC, 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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Y722 TBC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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