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Y137 XCC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,015 mi
Last recorded110,015 miles
Recorded on27 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 XCC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2013 110,015 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine management light on

Fail 22 May 2013 109,832 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

o/s/r parking brake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2012 86,591 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 66,113 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 52,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 45,642 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 42,091 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 38,878 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 33,728 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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Y137 XCC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y137 XCC, 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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Y137 XCC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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