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HY51 PZK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,490 mi
Last recorded92,490 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 PZK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,490 miles

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

Oil leak

general underbody slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 92,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

general underbody slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 83,851 miles

all discs have surface corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2010 83,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

all discs have surface corrosion

Pass 26 May 2009 81,200 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 81,200 miles

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

hand brake cables adrift from mounting clips

n/s/f tyre on 3mm on edges

o/s/r lamp holed

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge to 3mm

Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,572 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 47,572 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 72,119 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 72,119 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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HY51 PZK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HY51 PZK, 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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HY51 PZK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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