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XLZ 3147

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,970 mi
Last recorded149,970 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 3147
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 149,970 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2014 149,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 133,564 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 133,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 115,507 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/r tyre perishing on outer tread

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers worn

Fail 26 Jul 2012 115,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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/r brake disc slightly corroded and pitted

O/s/r tyre perishing on outer tread

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

wipers worn

Fail 2 Aug 2011 105,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 105,724 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 103,868 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre & rear exhaust corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

h/b cables insecure

n/s/r tyre near limit & feathering

slight play in rack o/s

Fail 12 Nov 2010 103,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

h/b cables insecure

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre & rear exhaust corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r tyre near limit & feathering

slight play in rack o/s

Pass 18 Nov 2009 100,066 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 100,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion underside/chassis

Fail 12 Nov 2008 93,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear brake discs corroded,Suspect rear brake calipers worn, All tyres worn insde and outside edges, Front and rear suspension bushes startingto wear, O/S/R Shockabsorber damp, Oil leak.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 93,523 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear brake discs corroded,Suspect rear brake calipers worn, All tyres worn insde and outside edges, Front and rear suspension bushes startingto wear, O/S/R Shockabsorber damp, Oil leak.

Pass 17 Nov 2007 82,178 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 82,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 73,661 miles

rear exhaust rusting and rubber mountings very poor . small chip on screen zone b

Fail 15 Jan 2007 73,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust rusting and rubber mountings very poor . small chip on screen zone b

Pass 26 Jan 2006 59,475 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2006 59,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in tyre

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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XLZ 3147 is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XLZ 3147, 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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XLZ 3147 is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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