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Y813 OLF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,631 mi
Last recorded72,631 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 OLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 72,631 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,656 miles

slight cosmetic damage to front bumper

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,120 miles

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished advice replaced now

Fail 9 Nov 2012 56,120 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished advice replaced now

Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,265 miles

radial cracks in all tyres

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,807 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 49,807 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,505 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,294 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 47,291 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 43,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower arms centre bushes detiorating

front discs slightly scored

offside wing mirror glass cracked

rear brake pads low

rear number plate detiorating

slight corrosion to both floors

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower arms centre bushes detiorating

front discs slightly scored

offside wing mirror glass cracked

rear brake pads low

rear number plate detiorating

slight corrosion to both floors

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,243 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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Y813 OLF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y813 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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Y813 OLF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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