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MA51 RSU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,248 mi
Last recorded110,248 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 RSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 110,248 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 110,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 91,717 miles

chip in front sceen

near side rear shocker damp

rear exhuast corroded outer skin

Fail 29 Dec 2008 91,716 miles

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

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

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

chip in front sceen

near side rear shocker damp

rear exhuast corroded outer skin

slight play in near side front anti rollbar drop link

Pass 4 Jan 2008 72,694 miles

n/s/r tyre worn down to 2mm inner quarter

Pass 2 Jan 2007 59,590 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 59,590 miles

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

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

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

nearside handbrake cable bracket broken but has satisfactory temporary repair

rear silencer rubbers split but exhaust is secured by bands around rubbers

Fail 3 Jan 2006 47,323 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 47,323 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RSU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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