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Y416 XOK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,090 mi
Last recorded94,090 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY416 XOK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,090 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition,corroded and flaking

wiper blades poor

Fail 11 Mar 2013 94,090 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition,corroded and flaking

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,366 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

some noticeable wear on front brake discs

Fail 20 Feb 2012 80,366 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

some noticeable wear on front brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,892 miles

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 15 Feb 2011 69,780 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,573 miles

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

advise cambelt due every 36000 mls or 3yrs, when was last replacement?

advise exhaust rear mounting in very poor condition,recommend replacement.

advise parking brake cable outers in poor condition,may soon require attention.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 64,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

advise cambelt due every 36000 mls or 3yrs, when was last replacement?

advise exhaust rear mounting in very poor condition,recommend replacement.

advise parking brake cable outers in poor condition,may soon require attention.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,409 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust mountings cracked

Rear wiper blade split

engine oil level very low

Fail 20 Feb 2009 59,409 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust mountings cracked

Rear wiper blade split

engine oil level very low

Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,065 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 43,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,130 miles

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

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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Y416 XOK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y416 XOK, 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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Y416 XOK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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