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GX51 XLG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,174 mi
Last recorded103,174 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 XLG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 103,174 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 103,174 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 80,534 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 60,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front lower cross member is lightly damaged

Hand brake lever has travel?

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F steering rack,little worn u/l?

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 60,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front lower cross member is lightly damaged

Hand brake lever has travel?

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F steering rack,little worn u/l?

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,602 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 XLG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GX51 XLG, 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 XLG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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