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KN51 NYX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,247 mi
Last recorded87,247 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 NYX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 87,247 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 14 May 2015 87,247 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,972 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads getting low

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Aug 2013 82,971 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads getting low

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Aug 2012 77,664 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2012 77,658 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,881 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear floors corroded

o/s/f floor damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2011 70,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear floors corroded

o/s/f floor damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,923 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear discs are slightly pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bracket on osf shock area catching when jacked up

Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,491 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

bracket on osf shock area catching when jacked up

Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

rear hand brake cables in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear hand brake calbes in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,649 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 36,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise to get front wheel alignment checked

Pass 3 Oct 2005 32,267 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)

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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KN51 NYX 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 KN51 NYX, 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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KN51 NYX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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