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Y744 RNA

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

43,551 mi
Last recorded43,551 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY744 RNA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,551 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 43,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads getting low

Air bag warning lamp remains on

Battery insecure

Engine managment lamp remains on

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

Front discs have slight surface rust

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on its inner edge

Slight outer wall damage to offside front tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2006

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 RNA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 Y744 RNA, 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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Y744 RNA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y744 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y744 RNA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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