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Y254 XOL

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,557 mi
Last recorded130,557 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 XOL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 130,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 14 Nov 2019 130,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Feb 2018 125,730 miles

s/corrosion n/s and o/s front coils

s/corrosion n/s and o/s front suspension inner turrets

s/corrosion n/s and o/s lower outer and inner sills

s/deterioration front exhaust pipe to mid section and rear silencer outer skin

s/play n/s front w/bearing

Fail 20 Feb 2018 125,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

s/corrosion n/s and o/s front coils

s/corrosion n/s and o/s front suspension inner turrets

s/corrosion n/s and o/s lower outer and inner sills

s/deterioration front exhaust pipe to mid section and rear silencer outer skin

s/play n/s front w/bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2016 122,038 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads near limit (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread s/delamination (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill to floor and o/s slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer outer skin s/deterioration no leaks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 122,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced beam pattern obscure/incorrect (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads near limit (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread s/delamination (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill to floor and o/s slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer outer skin s/deterioration no leaks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,898 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 96,898 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,091 miles

left hand front wing repeater working but inscure

rear exhaust silencer starting to deterate

Pass 10 Apr 2013 95,225 miles

Rear silencer corroded, weak around mounting brackets.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 94,750 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 94,750 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 91,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 82,347 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and falling to pieces

Pass 9 Jul 2008 82,299 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 82,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 67,128 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 67,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,527 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 41,626 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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Y254 XOL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y254 XOL, 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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Y254 XOL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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