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AV51 VYT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

83,687 mi
Last recorded83,687 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VYT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2014 83,687 miles

Bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear floor to sill corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2014 83,687 miles

Bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

Offside rear floor to sill corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 83,223 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

Offside rear floor to sill corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,300 miles

BODY WORK DAMAGED IN PLACES

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST LEGAL 2./ 3.mm STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE 205 / 55 / 16 V

SIGNS OF ACCEDENT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT WING / BUMPER ECT AREA

SLIGHT FLEXING ON FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES / SLIGHT MOVEMENT FELT WHEN BRAKING

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 11 Dec 2013 77,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BODY WORK DAMAGED IN PLACES

BOTH HAND BRAKE CABLES HANGING DOWN LOW / SUPPORT RUBBERS SNAPPED / ADVISE TO RESECURE IN POSITION

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR UNIT DAMAGED AROUND BULB HOLDER

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST LEGAL 2./ 3.mm STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE 205 / 55 / 16 V

SIGNS OF ACCEDENT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT WING / BUMPER ECT AREA

SLIGHT FLEXING ON FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES / SLIGHT MOVEMENT FELT WHEN BRAKING

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 21 Dec 2012 70,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 13 Dec 2012 70,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 20 Dec 2011 64,152 miles

play both rear trailing arm outer bushes

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

slight play both front suspension top arm bushes

slight play n/s/f suspension bottom ball joint

Fail 14 Dec 2011 64,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

play both rear trailing arm outer bushes

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

slight play both front suspension top arm bushes

slight play n/s/f suspension bottom ball joint

Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,508 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,207 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 59,206 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,654 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 51,654 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,664 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 36,317 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 30,953 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 30,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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 VYT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VYT, 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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AV51 VYT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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