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Y865 VOH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

228,460 mi
Last recorded228,460 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 228,460 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both floor pans chassis legs an floor to sills in various areas . all chalked yellow (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both full length outer sills (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 211,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly blowing at front area of manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside chassis rail at front slightly damaged

Offside Front outer sill corroded at front.BORDERLINE

both floor to sill area's corroded

both floors at rear corroded

oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2016 196,749 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 196,639 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides . calipers seized (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 181,309 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 167,280 miles

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 12 Mar 2013 154,548 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 154,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 139,899 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 139,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear backbox corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 125,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r floor slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2011 125,032 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r floor slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2010 108,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

rear exhaust mountian rubbers cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2010 108,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust section deteriorated (no leaks)

rear exhaust section rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,297 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 91,290 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 91,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 75,284 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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Y865 VOH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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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Y865 VOH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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