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Y949 HVH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,168 mi
Last recorded103,168 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 HVH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 103,168 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake discs have wear and surface rust

high hand brake

rear axle looks slight mis aligned

wear in near side front top suspension joint

Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,424 miles

"flats"worn on n/s rear tyre tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear rubber exhaust mounts perished

Fail 26 Apr 2007 85,424 miles

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

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

"flats" worn on n/s rear tyre tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear rubber exhaust mounts perished

Pass 23 Dec 2005 58,830 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 58,830 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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Y949 HVH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y949 HVH, 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 Y949 HVH registered?

Y949 HVH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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