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Y858 VOH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,818 mi
Last recorded127,818 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY858 VOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 127,818 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in offside front suspension arm bush

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 4 Jul 2012 127,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside headlight aim on lower limit

rear exhaust rubber slightly perished

slight play in offside front suspension arm bush

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 7 Jul 2011 120,630 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back box outer casing corroded

both front discs slighty corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 6 Jul 2011 120,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back box outer casing corroded

both front discs slighty corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Jul 2010 113,509 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 104,628 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 104,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 95,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 79,837 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 79,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 54,195 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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Y858 VOH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y858 VOH, 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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Y858 VOH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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