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MV51 ENU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,786 mi
Last recorded81,786 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 ENU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 81,786 miles

Rear floor corroded no holes

Pass 18 Aug 2025 78,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear floor corroded no holes

Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear floor corroded no holes

Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,633 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 71,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

floor heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2020 69,633 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,544 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 68,543 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,501 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 63,725 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 61,748 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 59,692 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 57,274 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 53,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 50,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 47,222 miles

front offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2010 42,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,246 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,304 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,061 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 31,061 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,604 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 22,419 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 ENU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ENU, 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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What year was MV51 ENU registered?

MV51 ENU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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