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Y983 BNV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,121 mi
Last recorded124,121 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 BNV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 124,121 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 120,700 miles

exhaust system corroded at rear box

n/side rear shock absorber appears to have slight weep of oil

nearside front top wishbone mounts/bushes deteriorated/worn close to limit

o/side front brake disc deteriorated on inner face

Fail 10 Jan 2013 120,700 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust system corroded at rear box

n/side rear shock absorber appears to have slight weep of oil

nearside front top wishbone mounts/bushes deteriorated/worn close to limit

o/side front brake disc deteriorated on inner face

Pass 9 Jan 2012 116,314 miles

air bag light on

Fail 9 Jan 2012 116,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 111,678 miles

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

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 13 Jan 2010 105,592 miles

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

rear exhaust mountings getting weak advise change

Pass 13 Jan 2009 99,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 91,749 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 91,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 88,005 miles

front brake discs worn

rear silencer corroded

slight leak near side rear shock absorber

windscreen wiper operation just servicable

Fail 7 Aug 2006 88,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear silencer corroded

slight leak from nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 8 Aug 2005 79,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y983 BNV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y983 BNV, 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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Y983 BNV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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