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Y879 GRB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,041 mi
Last recorded121,041 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 GRB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 121,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 117,726 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 117,724 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 114,298 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 114,294 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 114,141 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light present on dash

n/s/r brake partially binding

Pass 22 Nov 2013 107,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 107,640 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML staying on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 101,462 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

all under vehicle components very rusty

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2011 95,245 miles

air bag lamp staying on

engine mamagement lamp stating on

rear wiper inoperative

Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,743 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

air bag warning lamp staying on

both front brake discs heavily pitted and worn

engine management lamp staying on

Fail 1 Nov 2010 85,743 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

both front brake discs heavily pitted and worn

engine management lamp staying on

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 74,766 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

engine management lamp staying on

low road grip o/s front and n/s rear

Pass 7 Nov 2008 63,490 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 63,490 miles

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both park brake outer cables damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,887 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 41,234 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 41,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads on legal limit.

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 32,031 miles

front and rear pads showing signs of wear.

o/s/f/ and n/s/f/ tyres on legal limit. †o/s/r/ tyre on legal limit inner edge.

rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

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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Y879 GRB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y879 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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Y879 GRB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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