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Y939 SLD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,664 mi
Last recorded110,664 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 SLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 110,664 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 110,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 103,363 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 100,733 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 96,848 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 93,247 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,778 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 80,051 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 76,138 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 76,138 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 70,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 70,820 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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Y939 SLD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y939 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 Y939 SLD registered?

Y939 SLD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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