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Y979 EGP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,440 mi
Last recorded74,440 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 EGP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 74,440 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 74,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 70,801 miles

All tyre over age and perished.

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

Wipers damaged but secure

Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,801 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,479 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,830 miles

under vehicle air filter box insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,449 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 50,965 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 50,965 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,211 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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Y979 EGP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y979 EGP, 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 Y979 EGP registered?

Y979 EGP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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