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X304 DNC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,726 mi
Last recorded112,726 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX304 DNC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 112,726 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 104,008 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 103,787 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 89,935 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 89,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 87,583 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 87,583 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 87,583 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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X304 DNC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X304 DNC, 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 X304 DNC registered?

X304 DNC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X304 DNC safe to buy?

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