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X788 GHB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,525 mi
Last recorded137,525 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX788 GHB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 137,525 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 137,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 121,561 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 105,148 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 90,552 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 90,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X788 GHB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X788 GHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X788 GHB registered?

X788 GHB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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