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HV51 VAF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,504 mi
Last recorded108,504 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 VAF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 108,504 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 108,502 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 101,135 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 101,135 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,997 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on

offside rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 10 Aug 2009 73,903 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

babyseat fitted nearside rear

front discs heavily worn

front fog lamps not working

Pass 8 Aug 2008 60,164 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake cable insecure

nearside front brake hose perished

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play/wear in offside and nearside front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

airbag warning light staying on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front door damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2006 39,560 miles

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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HV51 VAF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HV51 VAF, 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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HV51 VAF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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