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YB51 AOX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,669 mi
Last recorded138,669 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 AOX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 138,669 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 136,126 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 135,348 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 129,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion to underbody components

Fail 14 Jan 2017 129,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 117,423 miles

parking brake just met requirements

suspension bushes deteriorating but not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

Fail 9 Jan 2016 117,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

parking brake just met requirements

suspension bushes deteriorating but not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2015 105,890 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMNT AT TIME OF TEST

FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT ON EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM APPEARS TO BE FOULING ON SUSPENSION ARM

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 105,890 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMNT AT TIME OF TEST

FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT ON EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM APPEARS TO BE FOULING ON SUSPENSION ARM

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 93,166 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 93,166 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES

Fail 18 Jan 2013 79,086 miles

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

deteration to exhaust system

Pass 18 Jan 2013 79,086 miles

deteration to exhaust system

Fail 20 Jan 2012 64,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,260 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 47,509 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 47,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,475 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,617 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 20,183 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 20,183 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,707 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 17,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 14,390 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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YB51 AOX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB51 AOX, 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 YB51 AOX registered?

YB51 AOX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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