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Y795 OLF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,781 mi
Last recorded64,781 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY795 OLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 64,781 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 64,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 60,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished but still supporting the exhaust system

Fail 27 Apr 2016 60,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 May 2015 55,849 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 55,849 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,369 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 51,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 46,197 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 41,649 miles

Nearside Rear 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 May 2011 35,282 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 31,136 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 28,055 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 24,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 21,212 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 16,775 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 May 2006 16,775 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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Y795 OLF 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 Y795 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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What year was Y795 OLF registered?

Y795 OLF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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