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AF51 OUY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,601 mi
Last recorded87,601 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OUY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,601 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 87,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative nearside and offside (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,835 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 83,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,402 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 20 Aug 2013 75,682 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,489 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,083 miles

near side front tyre close to legal limit, both rear handbrake cables in poor condition and front screen has damage but is not as visable from drivers seat as outside

Fail 24 Mar 2011 67,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side front tyre close to legal limit, both rear handbrake cables in poor condition and front screen has damage but is not as visable from drivers seat as outside

Fail 12 Aug 2010 64,924 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL LOW.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.EXHAUST CORRODED.LIGHT CORROSION STARTING MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS ETC.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK WORN.

WIPER MECH FAULT/WORN.O/S/R SHOCK DAMP.SIGNS OF O/S/F TYRE FOULING ARCH LINER.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,924 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL LOW.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.EXHAUST CORRODED.LIGHT CORROSION STARTING MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS ETC.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK WORN.

WIPER MECH FAULT/WORN.O/S/R SHOCK DAMP.SIGNS OF O/S/F TYRE FOULING ARCH LINER.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,994 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT.N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK WORN.DAMAGE WHEELS-RIMS.DAMAGE O/S/F TYRE WALL.EXHAUST CORRODED.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,635 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 56,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

both rear exhaust mounts broken but saety straps keeping mounts secure

Pass 14 Aug 2007 53,382 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Outer Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 53,382 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 48,830 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 48,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AF51 OUY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF51 OUY, 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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AF51 OUY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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