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Y935 SLD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,745 mi
Last recorded95,745 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 SLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 95,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear clamp corroded

floor pan corroded

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

rear brake pads look low

Fail 14 Aug 2012 95,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear clamp corroded

floor pan corroded

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

rear brake pads look low

Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 86,655 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 74,666 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Pass 24 May 2008 68,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 57,123 miles

play in offside and nearside rear parallel suspension links/arms both side outer bushes

Pass 23 May 2006 42,400 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 42,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y935 SLD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y935 SLD, 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 Y935 SLD registered?

Y935 SLD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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