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ML51 VXZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,752 mi
Last recorded131,752 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 VXZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 131,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 128,264 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 128,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 124,473 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 124,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 117,768 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 117,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 110,669 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 21 Oct 2014 110,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 3 Oct 2013 103,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 95,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 95,669 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 95,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,163 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 89,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,234 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,969 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 22,805 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 18,223 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 18,164 miles

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

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

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 VXZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VXZ, 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 VXZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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