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Y791 RJH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,703 mi
Last recorded89,703 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

coolant level low

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2015 83,077 miles

Corrosion on both floor areas.

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhasut box outer casing and front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Small chips in windscreen. O/S number plate light slightly insecure.

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,067 miles

Both front tyres perished. Minor damage to o/s/r quarter panel of vehicle.

Front exhaust noisy. Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded. Minor corrosion to both floor areas around drain holes.

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Small chips in windscreen. Slight movement in steering column adjuster. O/S number plate lamp slightly insecure.

Pass 7 May 2013 74,555 miles

Exhaust poor condition in places, noise when n/s/f wheel rotated by hand, both front tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish slightly.

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Very small chips in windscreen.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 69,889 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low, Nearside on 2MM on inner edge, Offside just under 3MM on outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2012 69,889 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low, Nearside on 2MM on inner edge, Offside just under 3MM on outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 66,582 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

corrosion on all floor areas

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

offside wing repeater loose

Pass 7 May 2010 60,035 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 8 May 2009 55,749 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 49,280 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 44,281 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 36,729 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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Y791 RJH 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 91.7%.

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 RJH, 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 RJH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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