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Y981 LEU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,431 mi
Last recorded98,431 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 LEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 98,431 miles

engine light on

rear exhaust box cassing corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 98,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine light on

rear exhaust box cassing corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,462 miles

rear exhaust box cassing corroded

rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,462 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine light on

rear exhaust box cassing corroded

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,040 miles

rear exhaust box cassing corroded

rear tyre treads worn low on very inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,802 miles

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

engine light on

offside rear tyre tread worn inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 62,112 miles

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

engine light on

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,661 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,026 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 46,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,620 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)

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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Y981 LEU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y981 LEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y981 LEU registered?

Y981 LEU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y981 LEU safe to buy?

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