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Y876 DEG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,184 mi
Last recorded117,184 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 DEG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 117,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 108,843 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 108,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 103,028 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 103,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 97,682 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 97,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

offside rear tyre 3+mm nearside rear 2+mm nearside front 3+mm

Pass 22 Jun 2010 91,889 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 91,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

2x child seats fitted to rear

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 25 Jun 2009 84,952 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm centre

Pass 25 Jun 2009 84,952 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm centre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,475 miles

front and rear brake pads low

~~~~~~~~little oil on dipstick~~~~~~~

Pass 28 Jun 2007 70,824 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 60,391 miles

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

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

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

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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Y876 DEG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y876 DEG, 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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Y876 DEG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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