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Y987 MRX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,507 mi
Last recorded92,507 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 MRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 92,507 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,822 miles

Nearside rear floor corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2015 86,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear floor corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,059 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,668 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,755 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,774 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,131 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 50,579 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 50,879 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2006 41,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y987 MRX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y987 MRX, 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 Y987 MRX registered?

Y987 MRX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y987 MRX safe to buy?

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