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MK51 GWN

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,926 mi
Last recorded108,926 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 108,926 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,224 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,186 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 78,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 69,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 51,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 51,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,485 miles

Offside Outer Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 22,700 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 20,796 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,344 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,744 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 GWN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GWN, 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 GWN registered?

MK51 GWN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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The MOT history for MK51 GWN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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