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MK51 VDV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,144 mi
Last recorded101,144 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,144 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,307 miles

exhaust corroded at centre and rear, not holed.

fine cracks in tread and sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

heat shield loose on exhaust manifold.

nearside front seat back loose on outer edge.

offside rear tyre worn on edges

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint.

small cracks in windscreen at offside bottom and centre at top.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 90,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded at centre and rear, not holed.

fine cracks in tread and sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

heat shield loose on exhaust manifold.

nearside front seat back loose on outer edge.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint.

small cracks in windscreen at offside bottom and centre at top.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 82,810 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 82,810 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S front tyre damage to kirbing ring

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s HAND BRAKE CABLE INSECURE

Pass 15 Dec 2009 81,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear parking brake slightly lower effort than offside

offside rear road wheel inner rim slightly damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2009 81,065 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear parking brake slightly lower effort than offside

offside rear road wheel inner rim slightly damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2008 78,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2007 76,220 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 76,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 73,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 73,445 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 71,356 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 VDV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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