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X543 AHT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,298 mi
Last recorded101,298 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 AHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 101,298 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 92,768 miles

ALL FOUR SPRING CORRODED BUT COMPLETE

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S REAR TYRE FEATHERING ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 92,768 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

ALL FOUR SPRING CORRODED BUT COMPLETE

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S REAR TYRE FEATHERING ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 83,970 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

air bag light on

brake service

engine managment light on

front brake pipes bubbled under protective coating / advice further inspection / unable to asses

near side of front bumper split

Fail 27 Feb 2009 83,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

air bag light on

brake service

engine managment light on

front brake pipes bubbled under protective coating / advice further inspection / unable to asses

near side of front bumper split

Pass 3 Mar 2008 76,202 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 76,202 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 64,293 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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X543 AHT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X543 AHT, 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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X543 AHT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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