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Y452 LRX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,344 mi
Last recorded218,344 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 LRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 218,344 miles

Brake discs slightly worn/lipped

COOLANT LEAK WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO BE RADIATOR COOLANT LEAK -WE HAVE PUT A STOP LEAK IN AS A TEMPORARY REPAIR !

ENGINE IS BURNING OIL

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2011 218,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2010 189,643 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN

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

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 189,643 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 170,074 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Pass 31 Oct 2008 155,474 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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Y452 LRX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y452 LRX, 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 Y452 LRX registered?

Y452 LRX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y452 LRX safe to buy?

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