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Y785 JDY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,602 mi
Last recorded105,602 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 JDY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 105,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 80,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 80,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,504 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 69,410 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 69,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,508 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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Y785 JDY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y785 JDY, 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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Y785 JDY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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