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MT51 YXC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,660 mi
Last recorded142,660 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 YXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2012 142,660 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

boot floor corroded

exhaust corroded

front shockabsorbers may be leaking

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 128,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust back box hangers broke away from exhaust

Fail 25 Jan 2012 128,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust back box hangers broke away from exhaust

Pass 31 Jan 2011 112,688 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 96,560 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 84,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 84,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 84,960 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 79,464 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 79,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 70,206 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 70,206 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 62,858 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 62,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MT51 YXC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT51 YXC, 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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What year was MT51 YXC registered?

MT51 YXC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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