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Y908 LFJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,165 mi
Last recorded77,165 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 LFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,165 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 77,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,670 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

acc. damage osr

both front tyres worn on edge

both handbrake cables outer case split

floor pan surface rust

offside reflector damaged

rear exhaust mounts condition

Fail 6 Feb 2015 71,670 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

acc. damage osr

both front tyres worn on edge

both handbrake cables outer case split

floor pan surface rust

offside reflector damaged

rear exhaust mounts condition

Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,489 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,167 miles

air bag light stays on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,822 miles

air bag light stays on

Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,042 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 62,252 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 58,027 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 57,977 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 52,979 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 52,653 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,053 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

manifold heat shield broken

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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Y908 LFJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y908 LFJ, 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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What year was Y908 LFJ registered?

Y908 LFJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y908 LFJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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