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MA51 VKE

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,238 mi
Last recorded101,238 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 VKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 101,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear silencer rubber mounting broken

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2013 101,238 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear silencer rubber mounting broken

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,368 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 94,079 miles

o/s headlamp aim slightly low

o/s/f sidelamp dim

play in steering column top

all exhaust rubber hangers worn, esp at rear

both front suspension, upper arms, wear in inner bushes, moreso on nearside

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion on exhaust, esp rear silencer

exhaust front flexy section deteriorating

front shocker lower bushes worn

screw/nail in o/s/r tyre tread where tread meets sidewall - recc replace tyre.

various minor body dents

wear on brake discs

wear on drivers seat belt

Fail 7 Apr 2011 94,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

all exhaust rubber hangers worn, esp at rear

both front suspension, upper arms, wear in inner bushes, moreso on nearside

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion on exhaust, esp rear silencer

exhaust front flexy section deteriorating

front shocker lower bushes worn

o/s headlamp aim slightly low

o/s/f sidelamp dim

play in steering column top

screw/nail in o/s/r tyre tread where tread meets sidewall - recc replace tyre.

various minor body dents

wear on brake discs

wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,426 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 83,282 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 83,282 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 72,689 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 72,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,311 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 VKE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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