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2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,627 mi
Last recorded91,627 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY864 NUM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 91,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and center box outer skin is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s & O/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,849 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 73,848 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,669 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 49,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 34,017 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 27,352 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 26,621 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable un cliped

Offside Rear hand brake cable un cliped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 8 Jan 2015 26,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,417 miles

Rear exhaust corroded/outer skin peeling

Pass 6 Jan 2012 23,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 22,359 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,359 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2010 21,169 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,852 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 19,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 17,826 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 15,844 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 13,792 miles

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

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

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

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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Y864 NUM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y864 NUM, 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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Y864 NUM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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