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Y993 GNU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,671 mi
Last recorded101,671 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 GNU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 101,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,899 miles

n/s driveshaft boot slightly weeping grease.

rear bump stops deteriorated.

slight engine oil leak.

slight movement in o/s upper suspension arm.

surface corrosion in front and rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,215 miles

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

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

rear bump stops deteriorated.

slight leak of exhaust gases from front pipe.

slight movement in front anti-roll bar inner bushes.

slight weep of grease from n/s driveshaft boot.

surface corrosion in front metal brake pipes.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 80,798 miles

handbrake cable outers in poor condition.

rear bump stops deteriorated.

slight movement in n/s/f upper suspension arm.

surface corrosion in front metal brake pipes.

Pass 6 Apr 2012 72,017 miles

handbrake cable outers in poor condition.

n/s/f lower track control arm rear bush has slight movement.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and getting close to limit.

rear bump stops deteriorated.

slight movement in n/s/f upper suspension arm.

surface corrosion in front metal brake pipes.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 62,373 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

surface corrosion in front and rear discs.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,373 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

surface corrosion in front and rear discs.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight perishing in exhaust tail box rubber mountings.

Fail 21 Jun 2010 59,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight perishing in exhaust tail box rubber mountings.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,560 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust mounting perished

Fail 9 Jul 2009 54,560 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2007 44,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2006 38,360 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)

corrosion in outer skin of exhaust tail box

Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,360 miles

corrosion in outer skin of exhaust tail box

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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Y993 GNU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 Y993 GNU, 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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Y993 GNU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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