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Y554 XSS

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,371 mi
Last recorded86,371 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 XSS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,371 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 86,371 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 77,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 77,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 71,082 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,201 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 53,760 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,760 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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Y554 XSS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y554 XSS, 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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Y554 XSS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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