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X778 VWR

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,882 mi
Last recorded103,882 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 VWR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 103,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 2 Apr 2011 98,025 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 83,307 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f/ tyre cutting out on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,604 miles

Air bag and battery warning light on

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 70,604 miles

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

Air bag and battery warning lights on.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 63,130 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 63,130 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 56,400 miles

wear in nearside rear tie rod arm outer bush.

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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X778 VWR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X778 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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X778 VWR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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