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Y93 YGN

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,849 mi
Last recorded133,849 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 YGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2013 133,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight restricted movement from n/s handbrake cable

Pass 8 Aug 2013 133,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

slight restricted movement from n/s handbrake cable

Pass 7 Aug 2012 130,146 miles

Airbag light on

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Wipers poor

Fail 7 Aug 2012 130,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Airbag, Traction control and EBD warning lights on

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Wipers poor

Pass 29 Jul 2011 127,149 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 127,134 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 124,010 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 114,527 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 102,280 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 86,668 miles

Back box of exhaust outer skin in poor condition.

Slight weep from gearbox - suspect from nearside front drive shaft inner oil seal.

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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Y93 YGN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y93 YGN, 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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Y93 YGN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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