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Y785 LTF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,888 mi
Last recorded86,888 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 LTF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 86,888 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 86,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 86,197 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

airbag light stay on.

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 80,905 miles

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

Under body corroded in all areas including suspension braking and fuel components

Pass 22 Nov 2010 79,151 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 79,151 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 73,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

hand brake cables outer casing split

Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,981 miles

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

both sides hand brake cabels croding

Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,363 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 62,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 62,334 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 LTF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LTF, 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 Y785 LTF registered?

Y785 LTF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for Y785 LTF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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