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Y799 FVV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,436 mi
Last recorded66,436 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 FVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,436 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 66,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 63,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,238 miles

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

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

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

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

Fail 24 Jan 2013 59,063 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,070 miles

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

both front upper wishbone bushes worn close to excess

parking brake cable support rubbers deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,876 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 54,876 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

o/s parking brake cable rubber deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2009 53,807 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,504 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,801 miles

Air bag lamp on.

NSF tyre woarn on outer edge.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

VDC lamp on.

Pass 24 Jun 2006 48,044 miles

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

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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Y799 FVV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y799 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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Y799 FVV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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