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MA51 VBJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,721 mi
Last recorded77,721 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 VBJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,721 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 77,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,261 miles

both front indicators slight white light

brake fluid level below max

near side rear tyre perished few small splits none to cords

numerous areas of corrosion including exhaust system

numerous damp oily components under bonnet including power steering components

off side front slight play in steering system

slight nock in steering system when rocking the steering wheel

Fail 1 Mar 2011 72,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front indicators slight white light

brake fluid level below max

near side rear tyre perished few small splits none to cords

numerous areas of corrosion including exhaust system

numerous damp oily components under bonnet including power steering components

off side front slight play in steering system

slight nock in steering system when rocking the steering wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2010 69,484 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Feb 2010 69,484 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Feb 2009 65,161 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 65,161 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 55,232 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 51,205 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 VBJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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