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AP51 NMU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,588 mi
Last recorded108,588 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 NMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 108,588 miles

Various corrosion under floor panels

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 108,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Various corrosion under floor panels

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 100,810 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Floor starting to corrode.

Rear Parking brake just met requirement .

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,719 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 92,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,002 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,428 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,519 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,773 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,906 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,677 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,496 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 40,496 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,553 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 36,553 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside front tyre flat

Pass 10 Nov 2005 30,822 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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AP51 NMU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP51 NMU, 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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AP51 NMU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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