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Y163 NRX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,968 mi
Last recorded106,968 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 NRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 106,968 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 103,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,215 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

hand brake outer cable casings split at calipers

Fail 19 Jun 2014 99,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine check lamp on

hand brake outer cable casings split at calipers

Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,662 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 91,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,759 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 83,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,224 miles

brake fluid level low

curb damage to alloy wheels

dents and scratches to body panels

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

n/s/f tyre worn edges with cuts in side wall

no oil in engine prior to test

o/s/f tyre worn edges

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 23 Jun 2011 76,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake fluid level low

curb damage to alloy wheels

dents and scratches to body panels

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

n/s/f tyre worn edges with cuts in side wall

no oil in engine prior to test

o/s/f tyre worn edges

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 23 Jan 2010 74,667 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 74,654 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 72,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 72,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,740 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 66,258 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 66,258 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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Y163 NRX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y163 NRX, 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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Y163 NRX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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