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Y973 YAT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,112 mi
Last recorded97,112 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 YAT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2013 97,112 miles

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

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

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,112 miles

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

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,689 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2011 87,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,650 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 73,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 59,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 49,877 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 46,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,265 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,429 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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Y973 YAT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YAT, 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 Y973 YAT registered?

Y973 YAT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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