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YD51 MYS

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,861 mi
Last recorded89,861 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 MYS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 89,861 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,583 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 84,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre is showing signs of ageing with cracks

Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,917 miles

engine under tray insecuce

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2007 67,917 miles

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

engine under tray insecuce

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2006 53,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake fluid reservoir cap not manufacturers type but is sealed

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake fluid reservoir cap not manufacturers type but is sealed

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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YD51 MYS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YD51 MYS, 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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YD51 MYS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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