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Y976 MTF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,096 mi
Last recorded108,096 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 MTF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,096 miles

air bag lamp on

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

both front indicator bulbs losing colour

crank shaft pulley seems to be loose

Fail 31 Jan 2013 108,096 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

air bag lamp on

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

both front indicator bulbs losing colour

crank shaft pulley seems to be loose

n/s/f tyre has deep cuts in side wall(no cords)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 100,709 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 100,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 90,940 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 90,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s/r upper suspention arm rear bush

Fail 4 Feb 2010 82,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 82,580 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 74,621 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,368 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,864 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 44,911 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 44,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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Y976 MTF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y976 MTF, 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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Y976 MTF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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