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Y785 OLF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,444 mi
Last recorded51,444 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 OLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,444 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 48,133 miles

rear exhaust box outer body is rusting

Fail 2 Oct 2019 48,133 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light is on (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front manifold heat shield is damaged

rear exhaust box outer body is rusting

wiper blades

Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,690 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 44,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,812 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounts split

Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,512 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,246 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,682 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 27,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,193 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,759 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,054 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 31 Aug 2011 20,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,314 miles

Front and rear Brake Discs slightly pitted.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2010 18,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front and rear Brake Discs slightly pitted.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,401 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 26 Jun 2009 14,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 10 Mar 2008 11,354 miles

a cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2006 11,119 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 OLF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OLF, 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 OLF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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