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Y791 FVV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,838 mi
Last recorded113,838 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 FVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 113,838 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 111,144 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 107,825 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 103,649 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 103,649 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 98,270 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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 3 Oct 2012 75,501 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,417 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box outer case deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2011 65,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box outer case deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 59,149 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 59,137 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,742 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,599 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,417 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 36,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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Y791 FVV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y791 FVV, 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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Y791 FVV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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