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T16 SPK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,851 mi
Last recorded83,851 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 SPK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 83,851 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front bumper damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2017 83,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front bumper damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,022 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,504 miles

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

both parking brake cables supports brooken

steering rack slight seepage ns

Fail 14 Aug 2015 76,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both parking brake cables supports brooken

steering rack slight seepage ns

Pass 16 Aug 2014 69,615 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2014 69,615 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2013 69,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,233 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 66,233 miles

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

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

horn not working

Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,493 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,843 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,894 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,646 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,770 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,618 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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T16 SPK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T16 SPK, 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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T16 SPK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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