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Y953 PUJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,725 mi
Last recorded107,725 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 PUJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 107,725 miles

front tyres have slight wear on inner edge of tread

Fail 13 Apr 2015 107,690 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on edge of treads

Pass 14 Jul 2014 105,323 miles

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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,759 miles

floorpans corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 100,757 miles

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

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

floorpans corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 87,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 87,063 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 78,896 miles

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

advise slight play in both front wheels

Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,274 miles

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)

center brake light has bulb out

Fail 8 Jul 2010 71,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

center brake light has bulb out

Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,851 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 55,859 miles

Engine oil close to minimum.

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,859 miles

Engine oil close to minimum.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,645 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,705 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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Y953 PUJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y953 PUJ, 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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Y953 PUJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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