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GY51 ZGH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,613 mi
Last recorded108,613 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 ZGH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,613 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 108,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,746 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Apr 2013 81,738 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 May 2012 62,122 miles

front brake discs in bad condition,both rear tyres slight cracking.

Fail 16 May 2012 61,741 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs in bad condition,both rear tyres slight cracking.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,775 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 46,610 miles

Front brake discs substantially pitted on inner faces

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,610 miles

Front brake discs substantially pitted on inner faces

Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,859 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 33,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 33,574 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,426 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,224 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 25,301 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 25,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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GY51 ZGH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GY51 ZGH, 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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GY51 ZGH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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