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X486 XHC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,007 mi
Last recorded116,007 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX486 XHC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 116,007 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 108,715 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 108,712 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,539 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,516 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 94,512 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 83,500 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 83,498 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,331 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 81,275 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,563 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 79,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 77,462 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 75,012 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 75,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,353 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2006 67,426 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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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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