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X147 NDS

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,783 mi
Last recorded109,783 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 NDS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 109,783 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on front innerwings

offside front headlight adjuster damaged

offside front tyre wear on inneredge

offside rear tyre cracking and wear on inneredge

sills and floor pan corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 109,763 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on front innerwings

offside front tyre wear on inneredge

offside rear tyre cracking and wear on inneredge

sills and floor pan corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 105,817 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 105,815 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 100,726 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 100,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 99,779 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 88,254 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 88,254 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 75,771 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 75,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 61,174 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 47,389 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 47,389 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X147 NDS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc 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 X147 NDS, 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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X147 NDS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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