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Y903 PLD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,853 mi
Last recorded74,853 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY903 PLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,853 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 74,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 72,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Mar 2018 72,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management lamp on

fuse box cover missing

Fail 17 Mar 2017 70,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management lamp on

fuse box cover missing

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,166 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 64,166 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 59,856 miles

EML on.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 53,956 miles

Eml on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,528 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front wiper blade slightly split at one end.

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 49,528 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front wiper blade slightly split at one end.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,060 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,079 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,524 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 12,050 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 11,496 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 11,455 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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Y903 PLD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y903 PLD, 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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Y903 PLD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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