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Y343 XKE

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,004 mi
Last recorded82,004 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 XKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,004 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,976 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 81,976 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 81,909 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,789 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,930 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 78,930 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,303 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,650 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 44,001 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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Y343 XKE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y343 XKE, 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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Y343 XKE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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