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Y912 MCD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,898 mi
Last recorded48,898 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 MCD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 36,694 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 34,195 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 33,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

signs off corrosion at nearside front to rear metal brake pipe (under plastic coating)

signs off corrosion at offside front to rear metal brake pipe (under plastic coating)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 31,149 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

catalitic convertor heatsheild loose

Pass 2 Dec 2011 28,534 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge (tread depth at 3mm in testable zone)

slight screen damage outside swept area

Pass 20 Dec 2010 25,939 miles

no centre rear seat belt fitted at time of test

oil level low

unable to see all brake pipes to check

Fail 20 Dec 2010 25,939 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no centre rear seat belt fitted at time of test

oil level low

unable to see all brake pipes to check

Pass 22 Dec 2009 21,928 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,277 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 16,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,118 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 13,274 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,800 miles

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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Y912 MCD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y912 MCD, 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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Y912 MCD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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