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ML51 TXW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,489 mi
Last recorded105,489 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 TXW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 105,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,738 miles

exhaust mid section corrosion

offside steering arm slight play

rear number plate distorted

rear suspension top mounts have slight lift

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2012 96,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

exhaust manifold heatshield insecure

exhaust mid section corrosion

nearside rear tyre approaching legal limits

offside steering arm slight play

rear number plate distorted

rear suspension top mounts have slight lift

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 94,013 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

slight underbody corrosion

o/s/front steering arm has slight play

o/s/rear suspension top mount has slight play

o/s/rear tyre app limits

Pass 9 Nov 2010 84,034 miles

exhaust corrosion

handbrake cable outer covers split

n/s and o/s front upper suspension arm bushes showing fatigue

Fail 8 Nov 2010 84,034 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corrosion

handbrake cable outer covers split

n/s and o/s front upper suspension arm bushes showing fatigue

Pass 4 Nov 2009 79,108 miles

nearside headlamp bulb holder flimsey but secure and aim ok

nearside rear handbrake outer casing broken

offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,851 miles

rear number plate slightly impaired

steering rack has slight play.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 72,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate slightly impaired

steering rack has slight play.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 65,664 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 65,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,145 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 47,511 miles

EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS SHOWING FATIGUE

FRONT TYRES APPROACHING LEGAL LIMITS 205/55/16W

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 TXW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red 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 ML51 TXW, 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 TXW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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