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Y948 WNT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,093 mi
Last recorded105,093 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 WNT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 105,093 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 99,882 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 85,286 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 80,854 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 73,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 63,020 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 63,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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Y948 WNT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y948 WNT, 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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Y948 WNT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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