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GV51 OAA

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,951 mi
Last recorded100,951 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OAA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 100,951 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 91,377 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 79,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 79,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,834 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 56,798 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 56,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 OAA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV51 OAA, 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 OAA registered?

GV51 OAA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is GV51 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 OAA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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