MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML ON
N/S/R HANDBRAKE CALIPER LEVER HELD OVER (NO BIND)
REAR EXHAUST MOUNT SPLIT
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush MOVEMENT IN N/S AND O/S INNER TRACK CONTROL BUSHING >>> FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED (2.4.G.2)
BOTH FRONT INNER 2mm + TEARING TEAR = POSS ALIGNMENT ISSUES
DRIVERS SEAT INSECURE IN RAISED POSITION >> ATTENTION REQUIRED/ADVISED
FRONT ROLL-BAR D BUSHES MOVEMENT
N/S REAR INNER 2mm >>> NEW ADVISED
O/S REAR INNER 1.7mm >>> NEW ASAP
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage FRONT BUMPER (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR (7.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' N/S AND O/S CORNER BUTTERFLYS (8.3.1e)
BOTH FRONT INNER 2mm + TEARING TEAR = POSS ALIGNMENT ISSUES
DRIVERS SEAT INSECURE IN RAISED POSITION >> ATTENTION REQUIRED/ADVISED
FRONT ROLL-BAR D BUSHES MOVEMENT
N/S REAR INNER 2mm >>> NEW ADVISED
O/S REAR INNER 1.7mm >>> NEW ASAP
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
drivers seat has slight left to right movement
gearbox oil leak
winter tyre fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
DRIVERS WINDOW N/D
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
DRIVERS WINDOW N/D
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake discs lipped
front number plate cracked
nearside front door trim insecure
nearside front lower grill panel missing
nearside headlamp washer cover missing
rear number plate in poor condition
stone chips in swept area of windscreen
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
nearside headlamp washer jets missing
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
nearside headlamp washer jets missing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X486 XHC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 X486 XHC, 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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X486 XHC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 February 2001.
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