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X768 VWR

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,776 mi
Last recorded128,776 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX768 VWR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 128,776 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 128,775 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22/18 f (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 127,437 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2017 127,434 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2016 119,387 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 119,383 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 109,034 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 101,779 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2013 97,539 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,108 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 87,911 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 80,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 80,777 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,539 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 68,501 miles

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

near side front brake disc corroded

nearside front mad flap loose

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2007 68,501 miles

near side front brake disc corroded

nearside front mad flap loose

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2006 65,369 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 65,369 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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X768 VWR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X768 VWR, 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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X768 VWR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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