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X361 OGV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,647 mi
Last recorded121,647 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX361 OGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 121,647 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2012 118,396 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front brake pads getting low

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 112,636 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs lipped

all brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2010 97,517 miles

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

front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 97,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 83,781 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 83,781 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 74,973 miles

offside rear wheel leaning in slightly at top

Fail 29 Sep 2008 74,972 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside wheel leaning sligntly out at top

serious damage maker on vt40

Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,749 miles

nearside and offside tyres low on inner edges

nearside mimmor glass craked

offside wiper blade poor

Pass 22 Jul 2006 58,088 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 50,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X361 OGV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X361 OGV, 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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X361 OGV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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