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Y112 NRD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,542 mi
Last recorded71,542 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY112 NRD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,542 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 69,193 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,704 miles

Hand brake outer cables corroded

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

Nearside number plate light slightly dim

Rear silencer corroded, not blowing at present

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,978 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s parking brake cable poorly secured

parking brake cables rusting

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,593 miles

exhaust front bracket broken

rear exhaust deteriating

Fail 15 Apr 2013 51,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

exhaust front bracket broken

rear exhaust deteriating

screen washer aim poor

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,039 miles

exhaust system rusty & thin & small leak centre rear

front indicator bulbs fading white

front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/r number plate light not working until tapped

o/s/r tyre worn very close to limit

slight play in o/s/r tie bar outer bush

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,999 miles

front indicator bulbs fading to white

o/s/r tyre worn close to limits

parking brake cables rusty

rear exhaust very rusty

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,219 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,296 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 34,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

electric windows not working

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust very rusty and thin

Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,914 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 29,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,073 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2006 21,106 miles

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

n/s h/brake cable poorly secured

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

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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Y112 NRD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y112 NRD, 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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Y112 NRD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 May 2001.

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