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MV51 ENM

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,035 mi
Last recorded82,035 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 ENM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,035 miles

Front WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases POOR CONDITION AND SLIGHT BLOW (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion FLOOR AS SLIGHT CORROSION BUT IS DOUBLED SKINNED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate NOT WORKING (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel POOR EFFICIENCY (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 79,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres have cracks on sidewalls

Fail 20 Sep 2014 79,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres have cracks on sidewalls

Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,710 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 71,710 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 67,205 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 57,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,724 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,762 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm and starting to perish.

O/s headlight washer jet missing.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,874 miles

Exhaust back box starting to deteriorate.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 48,874 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust back box starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,361 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,261 miles

both front indicators pale

Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,826 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 29,362 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 ENM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MV51 ENM, 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 ENM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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