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Y872 OPV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,725 mi
Last recorded66,725 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 OPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2017 66,725 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,905 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,143 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,361 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,201 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,417 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,482 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,017 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,898 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,853 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,100 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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Y872 OPV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y872 OPV, 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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What year was Y872 OPV registered?

Y872 OPV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y872 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y872 OPV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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