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Y771 RJH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,540 mi
Last recorded96,540 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY771 RJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,540 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 96,353 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2009 94,750 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 94,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 86,760 miles

slight movement in both front lower ball joints

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,815 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 73,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 66,240 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 66,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

park brake cable insecure

rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

rear wiper torn

Pass 18 May 2006 54,736 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 54,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

anti roll bar slight play noted

windscreen marked

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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Y771 RJH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y771 RJH, 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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Y771 RJH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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