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AV51 KXC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,889 mi
Last recorded89,889 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 KXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,889 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 89,887 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 88,897 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 81,882 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,649 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

surface corrosion on floor pan

surface corrosion on n/s chassis rail

surface corrosion on o/s chassis rail

Pass 13 Sep 2006 67,359 miles

BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES SPLIT

FRONT TYRES SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGES

FRONT WIPER BLADES NOT CLERING SCREEN

MOVEMENT IN ANTI ROLL BAR

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ON OFFSIDE

Pass 15 Sep 2005 58,203 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 58,203 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2005 58,197 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES SPLIT

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS WATER INGRESS

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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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AV51 KXC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black 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 AV51 KXC, 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 AV51 KXC registered?

AV51 KXC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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