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VA51 XOS

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,248 mi
Last recorded159,248 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XOS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 159,248 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 156,249 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 158,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 135,047 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 113,349 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 93,916 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDTION

Fail 5 Oct 2010 93,909 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDTION

Pass 2 Oct 2009 81,706 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 1 Oct 2009 81,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 22 Aug 2008 73,327 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 63,669 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 63,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advised. nearside front tyre condition.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,465 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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VA51 XOS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA51 XOS, 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 VA51 XOS registered?

VA51 XOS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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