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Y937 MVT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,084 mi
Last recorded72,084 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY937 MVT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,084 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 72,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt facing down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 71,290 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 71,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 70,625 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front Tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 70,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front Tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 69,833 miles

Offside Front Inner track rode slightly play

Offside Rear Tyre got nail

Fail 24 Sep 2016 69,833 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working And offside rear (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner track rode slightly play

Offside Rear Tyre got nail

Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,416 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

Water Leak

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 69,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil Leak

Water Leak

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 69,059 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 69,057 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,731 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 68,731 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,590 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 68,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,288 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,946 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,329 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 53,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 53,269 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 39,705 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 31,116 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 31,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y937 MVT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y937 MVT, 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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Y937 MVT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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