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X47 EMW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,533 mi
Last recorded115,533 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX47 EMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 115,533 miles

handbrake cables outer casings split

Fail 20 Jun 2011 115,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake cables outer casings split

Pass 1 May 2009 104,499 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 90,369 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 75,888 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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X47 EMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 X47 EMW, 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 X47 EMW registered?

X47 EMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X47 EMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X47 EMW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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