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MA51 DZZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,562 mi
Last recorded66,562 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 DZZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 66,562 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 66,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 60,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,944 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,312 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,652 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 53,652 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 50,593 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,593 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 46,695 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,695 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,845 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 42,843 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 36,797 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust silencer coroded

unable to check rear seat belts as child seat fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2007 34,204 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 34,200 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer coroded

unable to check rear seatbelts as child seats fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2005 27,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 27,641 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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MA51 DZZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MA51 DZZ, 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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MA51 DZZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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