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Y969 TRD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,035 mi
Last recorded77,035 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 TRD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 77,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 76,969 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,123 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 60,875 miles

corrosion to both sides of rear floor pan

Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,152 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,350 miles

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

front tyres wearing towards inner edges

Fail 6 Oct 2009 52,348 miles

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

front tyres wearing towards inner edges

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,934 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 46,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2007 45,019 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 44,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cuts to nearside front tyre outer sidewall not exposeing cords

rear box in poor condition

slight play in both rear radiuse arm to hub bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,079 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 40,079 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,782 miles

b/box skin rusty

rear pads low

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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Y969 TRD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol 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 Y969 TRD, 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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Y969 TRD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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