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Y853 ECL

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,087 mi
Last recorded76,087 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 ECL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 76,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 75,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,982 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,263 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 69,966 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 69,964 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working horn control on airbag. (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 67,242 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 67,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,017 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,016 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 59,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer seal section (2.4.A.3)

Front cat exhaust bracket is broken

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

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

Offside Front slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,184 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,629 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 52,621 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,299 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,653 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,185 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,099 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 38,417 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stop light switch needs attention

Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,417 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)

stop light switch needs attention

Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,316 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 28,776 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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Y853 ECL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y853 ECL, 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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Y853 ECL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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