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X42 HKU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,101 mi
Last recorded111,101 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 HKU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,101 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 111,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 108,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

exhaust corroded and getting frail

recommend a wheel alignment

Fail 29 Sep 2015 108,655 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

exhaust corroded and getting frail

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 30 Sep 2014 105,770 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Vechicle boiled up and overheated during mot test.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 102,790 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 102,790 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 100,312 miles

Exhaust backbox getting frail.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 96,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 93,563 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but is still well supported

Pass 16 Oct 2009 90,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 81,382 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 71,468 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 65,770 miles

rear brake pads

Pass 13 Dec 2005 57,537 miles

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

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

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

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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X42 HKU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X42 HKU, 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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X42 HKU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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