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X686 VUG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,056 mi
Last recorded109,056 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX686 VUG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 109,056 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 109,019 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 102,824 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 96,353 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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X686 VUG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X686 VUG, 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 X686 VUG registered?

X686 VUG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X686 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X686 VUG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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