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MK51 GTY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,549 mi
Last recorded90,549 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 GTY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2012 90,549 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 90,549 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 79,974 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,974 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,731 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,546 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 63,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,290 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 54,060 miles

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

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

Child seats fitted to rear. Rear no plate faded.Rear exhaust box corroued.0/s/Front lower balljoint slight wear .N/S Top balljoint slight wear.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,472 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,801 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 GTY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black 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 MK51 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

MK51 GTY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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