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Y931 RVY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

134,128 mi
Last recorded134,128 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY931 RVY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 134,128 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure back rest (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/ (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and floor (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn low on the edges

centre exhaust hanger broken

nearside and offside rear suspension radius arms corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 133,886 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated / very worn on inner edge

exhaust deteriorated [ corroded / flex pipe / rear hanger broken ]

front tyres [both] worn on edges

rear sub frame and suspension corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 131,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front inner wing / chassis very corroded

Offside Rear tyre very worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust deteriorated flex pipe / rear hanger broken / corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills very corroded

rear suspension and subframe corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 131,185 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front inner wing / chassis very corroded

Offside Rear tyre very worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust deteriorated flex pipe / rear hanger broken / corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills very corroded

rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 129,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorated [ flex pipe ] and back box very corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills and floor very corroded

n/s outer sill very corroded

o/s/f inner wing very corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 129,666 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorated [ flex pipe ] and back box very corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills and floor very corroded

n/s outer sill very corroded

o/s/f inner wing very corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 127,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine light on

exhaust flex pipe deteriorated and backbox very corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s and o/s floor and lower rad mount corroded

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 127,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine light on

exhaust flex pipe deteriorated and backbox very corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s and o/s floor and lower rad mount corroded

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 125,773 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2013 125,699 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 112,627 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 112,627 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 104,315 miles

engine management light on.

long handbrake travel.

slight play in front anti roll bar inner mounting bushes.

slight play in n/s/f upper suspension arm mounting bushes.

stone chips to windscreen.

Pass 4 May 2010 98,923 miles

slight play in nearside front upper arm bushes

Fail 30 Apr 2010 98,923 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

e m l light on

exhaust in poor condition and slight blow at front

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2010 98,898 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f seat back rest has movement but still secures in the upright position

Pass 14 Apr 2009 91,659 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 80,191 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 69,746 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,654 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 59,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y931 RVY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 Y931 RVY, 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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Y931 RVY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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