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X848 JPO

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,574 mi
Last recorded62,574 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX848 JPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 62,574 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r

Fail 19 Dec 2013 62,574 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,072 miles

rear silencer corroded

unable to find knocking from o/s/f

Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,992 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 59,992 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,333 miles

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

airbag lighton

damage to n/s/f floor pan

Fail 1 Feb 2011 58,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

airbag lighton

damage to n/s/f floor pan

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,257 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,564 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 53,563 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,882 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,298 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 47,298 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres unevanly worn

Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,395 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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X848 JPO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X848 JPO, 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 X848 JPO registered?

X848 JPO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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