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Y128 NRD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,285 mi
Last recorded105,285 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 NRD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,285 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,640 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 98,724 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 94,392 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 94,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,615 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 86,615 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 76,887 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 76,887 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

ABS brake pump damp.

Both front bottom suspension joints have slight lift.

Both front brake discs heavily worn.

Both handbrake cables in poor condition.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Rear suspension, rear arms, outer bushes slightly worn. (both sides).

Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,804 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 61,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,544 miles

ENGINE VARIATOR NOISY RECOMEND CHECK OR REPLACEMENT!.

NEAR SIDE REAR HANBRAKE CABLE STARTING TO SPLIT

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFF SIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE STARTING TO SPLIT

OIL LEAK RECOMEND CHECK

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

STEERING TIE BAR HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 24 Apr 2008 49,544 miles

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

ENGINE VARIATOR NOISY RECOMEND CHECK OR REPLACEMENT!.

NEAR SIDE REAR HANBRAKE CABLE STARTING TO SPLIT

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFF SIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE STARTING TO SPLIT

OIL LEAK RECOMEND CHECK

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

STEERING TIE BAR HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,029 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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Y128 NRD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 Y128 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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Y128 NRD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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