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Y836 RHN

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,234 mi
Last recorded109,234 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 RHN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 109,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 31 May 2014 109,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 100,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,538 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 92,526 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,282 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 85,282 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,444 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,088 miles

exhaust corroded

rear pads low

Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,679 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 49,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

accident damage to n/s rear suspension

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,388 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,562 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 25,562 miles

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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Y836 RHN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y836 RHN, 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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Y836 RHN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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