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X858 VPJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,904 mi
Last recorded66,904 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX858 VPJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 66,904 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 66,875 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ALL BRAKE PADS (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively shreded (8.2.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively shreded (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,466 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 61,456 miles

Front 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,189 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 50,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 47,848 miles

front brake application / release slightly uneven (on limit)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 45,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust has a broken bracket

Fail 16 Jan 2012 45,116 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust has a broken bracket

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,631 miles

Front discs corroded

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

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Jan 2011 42,611 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front discs corroded

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2010 396,973 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 39,965 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 33,620 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,107 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,710 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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X858 VPJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X858 VPJ, 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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X858 VPJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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