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Y7 JJB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,492 mi
Last recorded41,492 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 JJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 41,492 miles

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

backbox corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2014 41,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

backbox corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 34,526 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,657 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,069 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres have uneaven wear in inner edges, advise replace

Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,812 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front registration plate slight damage

Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,519 miles

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

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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Y7 JJB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y7 JJB, 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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Y7 JJB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y7 JJB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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