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Y879 HHC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,226 mi
Last recorded194,226 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 HHC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 194,226 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 194,226 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 184,562 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 172,789 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 162,081 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 150,332 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 150,332 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 139,123 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 139,120 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 129,192 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 113,590 miles

both headlamp patterns poor

ns wiper blade split

nsf wheel rim buckled

Fail 14 Jul 2012 113,590 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 93,945 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 93,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 83,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2009 72,183 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 56,450 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,110 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,768 miles

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.

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 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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