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GU51 KEK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

96,421 mi
Last recorded96,421 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 KEK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 96,421 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 28 Aug 2014 96,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 20 Jun 2013 83,932 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 83,932 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,614 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 81,613 miles

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,919 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 75,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

chip in windscreen

heavy cracking to o/s/r tyre outer wall and low on tread depth (3mm)

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,745 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 70,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,785 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 65,704 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 61,626 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,626 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,926 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 41,852 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 41,852 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GU51 KEK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GU51 KEK, 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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GU51 KEK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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