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Y789 YKE

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,338 mi
Last recorded110,338 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 YKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 110,338 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 110,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 96,323 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 84,785 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 84,785 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

airbag warning tell tail light stays on

rear part of exhaust systen corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2012 79,203 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,402 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,157 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,144 miles

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 23 Feb 2006 26,903 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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Y789 YKE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y789 YKE, 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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Y789 YKE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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