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Y982 ATR

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,814 mi
Last recorded70,814 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 ATR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,814 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 70,814 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

exhaust is corroded

front brake disc corroded

front spring starting to corrode

rear brake disc corroded

rear springs starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,003 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear brake discs scored

Fail 30 Jun 2011 69,793 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/ wiper poor /smears alightly

Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,793 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)

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

o/s/ wiper poor /smears alightly

Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,938 miles

both handbrake cable support mounts broken

damp around p.a.s reservoir.

engine undertray adrift

front discs worn

oil leak

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 5 Jul 2010 68,938 miles

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

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

both handbrake cable support mounts broken

damp around p.a.s reservoir.

engine undertray adrift

front discs worn

oil leak

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2009 62,916 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine under tray adrift

Fail 24 Jun 2009 62,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine under tray adrift

Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2008 57,613 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,213 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly mishapen on inner edge.

oil leak.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,922 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyre treads mishaped

oil leak

rear exhaust mounts perished / split

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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Y982 ATR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y982 ATR, 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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Y982 ATR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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