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Y889 SLD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,656 mi
Last recorded60,656 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 SLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,656 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,962 miles

both number plates two tone but look predomantly black from 20mtr

brake fluid below maximum

metal object in inner shoulder of offside rear tyre

power steering belt just starting to deteriorate

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,728 miles

both number plates have two tone letters and digits but look predominantly black from 20 metres

Fail 15 Aug 2011 55,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both number plates have two tone letters and digits but look predominantly black from 20 metres

Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,768 miles

both front tyres getting close to limit

corrosion starting in both rear floors

metal object in inner shoulder of off side rear tyre

off side wiper blade split

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,607 miles

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

screw in near side front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2008 47,153 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,908 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y889 SLD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y889 SLD, 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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Y889 SLD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y889 SLD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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