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MV51 EKD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,028 mi
Last recorded108,028 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 EKD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2014 108,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 102,197 miles

baby seat fitted in front

Fail 11 Oct 2012 102,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

baby seat fitted in front

Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,737 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 92,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,172 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 80,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both top front suspension ball joints have wear in them

hand brake very heavy to pull on

Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,502 miles

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

offside front tyre worn oninner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,302 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 29,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,495 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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MV51 EKD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MV51 EKD, 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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MV51 EKD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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