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GV51 NZS

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,086 mi
Last recorded133,086 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 NZS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2010 133,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 133,086 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2009 127,068 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 119,350 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 119,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 112,403 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 109,080 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 104,289 miles

REAR SILENCER BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODING AND OS REAR SUPPORT RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 12 Sep 2005 104,289 miles

REAR SILENCER BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODING AND OS REAR SUPPORT RUBBER SPLIT

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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GV51 NZS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 GV51 NZS, 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 GV51 NZS registered?

GV51 NZS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is GV51 NZS safe to buy?

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