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Y973 NNC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

127,260 mi
Last recorded127,260 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 NNC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 127,260 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 127,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 2 May 2014 118,962 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust System Corroding

Fail 2 May 2014 118,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust System Corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2013 112,278 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 112,269 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 109,913 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 109,904 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 105,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,638 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 98,638 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 90,284 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 90,284 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 82,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 82,974 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,489 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 80,489 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 70,520 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 70,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 61,928 miles

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

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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Y973 NNC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y973 NNC, 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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Y973 NNC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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