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Y72 MHT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,230 mi
Last recorded150,230 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 MHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 150,230 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 133,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s and o/s hand cable outer casings broken

tyre just on minimum limit---o/s rear

Pass 30 Jun 2009 133,935 miles

n/s and o/s hand cable outer casings broken

tyre just on minimum limit---o/s rear

Pass 23 Jun 2008 123,402 miles

2 x rear exhaust box mount rubbers deteriorating

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight "knock" on n/s front suspension---no obvious faults

Pass 18 Jun 2007 118,601 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 104,142 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 104,142 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both front tyres are bold on the inner edge

n/s h/brake cable is hanging

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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Y72 MHT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y72 MHT, 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 Y72 MHT registered?

Y72 MHT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y72 MHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y72 MHT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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