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YP51 FYB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,399 mi
Last recorded103,399 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 FYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2016 103,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake limit only just met

Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust flexi pipe leaking gases

Fail 9 Jul 2015 94,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust flexi pipe leaking gases

Fail 9 Jul 2014 87,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,588 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 81,582 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,203 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 71,203 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 70,900 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,306 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 65,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust front section leaking. osr brake discs corroded on outer face.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,970 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 59,321 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 59,321 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 53,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 47,260 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 47,232 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)

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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YP51 FYB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YP51 FYB, 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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YP51 FYB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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