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ML51 TWN

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,228 mi
Last recorded128,228 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 TWN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,228 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 128,225 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 109,375 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 109,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 9 Jul 2013 104,286 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 1 Jul 2013 104,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 2 May 2012 92,887 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault in the system.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated but still supporting exhaust.

Wiring for nearside front brake pad wear indicator broken and insecure

Fail 1 May 2012 92,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault in the system.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated but still supporting exhaust.

Wiring for nearside front brake pad wear indicator broken and insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,376 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

advice steering rack worn and nocking

Fail 8 Apr 2011 78,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

advice steering rack worn and nocking

Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,258 miles

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

grease around offside front outer cv gaiter

nearside and offside rear handbrake outer casings starting to split

rear number plate lamps slightly loose in mountings

slight damage front number plate

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 26 Mar 2010 71,248 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

grease around offside outer cv gaiter (no splits apparent at time of test)

nearside and offside handbrake cable outer casings starting to split

rear number plate lamps slightly loose in mountings

slight damage front number plate

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2009 66,564 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 66,564 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,076 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 45,041 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 43,029 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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ML51 TWN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ML51 TWN, 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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ML51 TWN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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