MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both headlamp patterns poor
ns wiper blade split
nsf wheel rim buckled
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both headlamp patterns poor
ns wiper blade split
nsf wheel rim buckled
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
sports exhaust system fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s/f seatbelt does not fully retract
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y879 HHC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 Y879 HHC, 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 HHC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 August 2001.
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