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GX51 XKM

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,205 mi
Last recorded121,205 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 XKM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2016 121,205 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box split (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint control arm/toe arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - bald (1956015) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

Rear wiperblade

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 109,372 miles

l/h rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber broken

play in the o/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 13 Aug 2015 109,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

l/h rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber broken

play in the o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2014 99,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear exhaust mount insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2014 99,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mount insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2013 90,933 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,933 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 85,606 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,575 miles

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

HANDBRAKE OUTER CABLES CRACKED OPEN , NSR & OSR,AT CALIPER ENDS.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,457 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 70,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,352 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 58,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,096 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,740 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,109 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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GX51 XKM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GX51 XKM, 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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GX51 XKM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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