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Y992 SBC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,680 mi
Last recorded107,680 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY992 SBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 107,680 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,527 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 99,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,382 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 81,731 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,083 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,616 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 50,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,170 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 46,170 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 41,573 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 41,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,855 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 37,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 25,684 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 6,579 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 5,586 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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Y992 SBC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y992 SBC, 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 Y992 SBC registered?

Y992 SBC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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