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Y131 NRD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,323 mi
Last recorded67,323 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 NRD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 67,323 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 67,323 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 65,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,486 miles

Fuel light on during test

Fail 5 Aug 2008 62,486 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel light on during test

Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,062 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak from sump plug area

Fail 31 Jul 2007 56,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oil level just above min mark

Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,294 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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Y131 NRD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y131 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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Y131 NRD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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