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YP51 UGL

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,646 mi
Last recorded71,646 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 UGL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,646 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 71,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,466 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Oct 2010 63,466 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,956 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 52,951 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 52,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,799 miles

o/s front tyre worm to excess on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,587 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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YP51 UGL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YP51 UGL, 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 UGL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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