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Y776 VKM

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,667 mi
Last recorded102,667 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 VKM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 102,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot floor is corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 102,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot floor is corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,430 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 99,356 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 93,488 miles

Centre exhaust section bracket corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion to both front floor pans

Slight movement in n/s/r and o/s/r hub and lateral arm bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,323 miles

Both floor pans slightly corroded

Centre Exhaust brackets corroded

Centre to rear exhaust joint clamp corroded through but pipes not insecure

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

Exhaust rubbers perished and deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Wiper blade split

Oil leak ()

Slight movement in n/s and o/s rear hub and lateral link arm bushes

Fail 27 Aug 2016 92,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both floor pans slightly corroded

Centre Exhaust brackets corroded

Centre to rear exhaust joint clamp corroded through but pipes not insecure

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

Exhaust rubbers perished and deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Wiper blade split

Oil leak ()

Slight movement in n/s and o/s rear hub and lateral link arm bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2015 89,326 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,667 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 73,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake disc inner faces slightly worn and pitted

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,845 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake disc inner faces slightly worn and pitted

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 61,574 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,084 miles

rear exhaust bushes deteriorating

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 55,084 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bushes deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,276 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,678 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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Y776 VKM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y776 VKM, 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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Y776 VKM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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