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Y978 HVH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,356 mi
Last recorded36,356 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 HVH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,356 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 29,201 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear silencer corroded & rubbers cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2006 25,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,109 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005

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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Y978 HVH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y978 HVH, 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 Y978 HVH registered?

Y978 HVH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y978 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y978 HVH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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