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Y147 NGX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,322 mi
Last recorded53,322 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 NGX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,322 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,321 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,731 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 45,068 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 19 May 2014 43,509 miles

Oil leak

engine undertray damaged

rear exhaust corroded

sump plug glued in place & sump filled

Pass 14 May 2013 41,627 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine tray insecure

offside front tyre wearing slightly

Fail 14 May 2013 41,627 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine tray insecure

offside front tyre wearing slightly

Pass 22 May 2012 36,871 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 36,871 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 May 2011 37,364 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 37,364 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 35,172 miles

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

engine lower tray insecure

Fail 12 May 2010 35,172 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

engine lower tray insecure

Pass 16 May 2009 33,281 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 31,427 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 31,427 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2007 28,964 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,720 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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Y147 NGX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y147 NGX, 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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What year was Y147 NGX registered?

Y147 NGX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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