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Y928 WBL

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,156 mi
Last recorded141,156 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY928 WBL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 141,156 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 137,330 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 127,755 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 127,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 115,694 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 115,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 101,975 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2008 101,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

screen damaged,both front tyres worn low on inside edges,nail in n/s/r tyre at shoulder area

Pass 6 Aug 2007 86,163 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 69,520 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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Y928 WBL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y928 WBL, 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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Y928 WBL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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