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KV51 NRX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,353 mi
Last recorded117,353 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 NRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 117,353 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 97,496 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 97,496 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 82,477 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 82,477 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 72,349 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 60,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 46,580 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 46,574 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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KV51 NRX 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 KV51 NRX, 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 KV51 NRX registered?

KV51 NRX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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