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Y744 NFG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,265 mi
Last recorded111,265 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY744 NFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 111,265 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 111,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 102,682 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Feb 2011 101,594 miles

Front brake discs badly scored inboard

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 21 Feb 2011 101,594 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Front brake discs badly scored inboard

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 92,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2009 83,432 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2007 65,194 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 51,130 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 38,729 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 38,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y744 NFG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y744 NFG, 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 Y744 NFG registered?

Y744 NFG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y744 NFG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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