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MM51 UVR

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,801 mi
Last recorded91,801 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 UVR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,801 miles

exhaust back box peeling

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2015 91,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust back box peeling

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,661 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber missing

exhaust bavk box peeling

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 80,629 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

centre exhaust rubber missing

exhaust bavk box peeling

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,871 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

exhaust silencer rubber split

Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,332 miles

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

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

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,177 miles

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

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

advise rear exhaust corroded

advise rear pads low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,974 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2008 45,494 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded. advise o/s/r tyre side wall perishing. advise o/s/f tyre 1mm on inner edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 34,851 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 34,851 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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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MM51 UVR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM51 UVR, 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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MM51 UVR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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