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X503 EGT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,486 mi
Last recorded76,486 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX503 EGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 68,644 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 68,641 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,664 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 5 Aug 2013 67,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear silencer deteriorating

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,849 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHT WEAR

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHT CUT

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,126 miles

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,299 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake cable hanging down

Fail 27 Jul 2010 61,299 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nearside handbrake cable hanging down

Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,626 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 42,839 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 42,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,512 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 35,512 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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X503 EGT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X503 EGT, 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 X503 EGT registered?

X503 EGT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X503 EGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X503 EGT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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