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MK51 VFZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,325 mi
Last recorded100,325 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 100,325 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 96,682 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 82,601 miles

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

Front exhaust flexie deteriated

Fail 13 Mar 2015 82,497 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

near side front wiper split

Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,509 miles

STRONG ADVISE - Front discs worn

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 15 Jan 2014 75,476 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing inside egdes

STRONG ADVISE - Front discs worn

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 7 Jan 2013 69,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,496 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 62,496 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust moutain rubber broken

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,592 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,071 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,055 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,878 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,580 miles

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,938 miles

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

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 VFZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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