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MV51 NNK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,699 mi
Last recorded142,699 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 NNK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 142,699 miles

GENRAL CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE AND EXHAUST RUBBERS PERISHING

Pass 1 Nov 2016 141,206 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexis perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear showing signs of perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2015 139,952 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded / some surface corrosion showing to front subframe assy

Pass 22 Oct 2014 138,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 137,396 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 136,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 131,375 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 125,107 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 119,278 miles

clip missing from parking brake cables

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

wipers worn

Fail 27 Oct 2009 119,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clip missing from parking brake cables

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

wipers worn

Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,437 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

handbrake cables deteriorated

rear discs worn

Fail 13 Oct 2008 108,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

handbrake cables deteriorated

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear discs worn

Fail 23 Oct 2007 94,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and near limit

offside front tyre worn excessively on inner shoulder

Pass 23 Oct 2007 94,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and near limit

offside front tyre worn excessively on inner shoulder

Pass 25 Sep 2006 82,672 miles

Anti roll bar sideways movement.

Exhaust mounts deteriorated.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake cable casings deteriorated.

Nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 82,673 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both Handbrake cable outer cases deteriorated.

Exhaust mountings deteriorated.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Sideways movement on front anti roll bar.

Fail 19 Sep 2006 82,643 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 72,032 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2005 72,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 NNK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NNK, 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 NNK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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