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K777 JVC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,191 mi
Last recorded105,191 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK777 JVC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,191 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 105,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

o/s/r tyre very perished/splitting, tread depth low (2mm) and feathered on inner edge

rear brake discs worn/lipped

very slight play/lift in front suspension lower balljoints

Fail 9 Sep 2014 96,763 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

o/s/r tyre very perished/splitting, tread depth low (2mm) and feathered on inner edge

rear brake discs worn/lipped

very slight play/lift in front suspension lower balljoints

Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in ns of steering rack

Fail 23 Sep 2011 92,160 miles

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

front antiroll bar bushes worn

osr tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 92,160 miles

front antiroll bar bushes worn

osr tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 89,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and starting to split slightly

slight lift in front suspension lower balljoints

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 28 Sep 2010 89,904 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and starting to split slightly

slight lift in front suspension lower balljoints

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 6 Oct 2009 88,465 miles

very slight play(lift) in front suspension lower balljoints

Fail 26 Sep 2008 86,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

minor chips to windscreen swept areas

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread feathering on inner edges and outer sidewalls perished and splitting

rear of exhaust system corroded

very slight lift in front suspension lower balljoints

Pass 26 Sep 2008 86,409 miles

minor chips to windscreen swept areas

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread feathering on inner edges and outer sidewalls perished and splitting

rear of exhaust system corroded

very slight lift in front suspension lower balljoints

Pass 8 Oct 2007 85,023 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

very slight lift in front suspension lower balljoints

Fail 2 Oct 2007 84,941 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

very slight lift in front suspension lower balljoints

Pass 7 Oct 2005 70,147 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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K777 JVC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc 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 K777 JVC, 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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K777 JVC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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