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Y797 FEX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Multi-colour Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,103 mi
Last recorded49,103 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 FEX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 49,103 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,461 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,462 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 42,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 40,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,433 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 37,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 36,073 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 32,395 miles

Nearside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 28,568 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 24,743 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 24,743 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (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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Y797 FEX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Multi-colour with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y797 FEX, 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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Y797 FEX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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