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MK51 GTU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,289 mi
Last recorded89,289 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 GTU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 89,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer wall

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 85,328 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 82,397 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,410 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,801 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 75,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 71,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 65,216 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,809 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,585 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 19,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 19,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 GTU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GTU, 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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What year was MK51 GTU registered?

MK51 GTU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is MK51 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 GTU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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