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Y865 GRB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,526 mi
Last recorded110,526 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 GRB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,526 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear floor corroded around drain holes

Fail 11 Sep 2018 110,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear floor corroded around drain holes

Pass 6 Sep 2017 102,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

exhaust flexy pipe cover frayed

Fail 5 Sep 2017 102,793 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

exhaust flexy pipe cover frayed

Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front exhaust flexy pipe corroded in general

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 97,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front exhaust flexy pipe corroded in general

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 90,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear mounts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both floor areas corroded in general

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,666 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 73,666 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,411 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 69,411 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 64,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,852 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,551 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,724 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,260 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,479 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,438 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 32,765 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 32,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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Y865 GRB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 Y865 GRB, 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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Y865 GRB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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