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YK51 XUS

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,635 mi
Last recorded84,635 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 XUS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 84,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 84,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 80,225 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 80,255 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,325 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 75,325 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 69,834 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 69,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,275 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 64,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 59,326 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 54,794 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 49,579 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 49,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,360 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,788 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,871 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,133 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 26,624 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 22,212 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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YK51 XUS 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 70%.

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 YK51 XUS, 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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YK51 XUS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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