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MK51 GPO

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,711 mi
Last recorded74,711 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 GPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,711 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 74,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,126 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 68,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,290 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 63,702 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 disc rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,146 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 61,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,691 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 53,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight water damage to front and rear number plate

Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,086 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 44,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,078 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 24,852 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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MK51 GPO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK51 GPO, 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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MK51 GPO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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