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MV51 NTL

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,999 mi
Last recorded93,999 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 NTL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 93,999 miles

Exhaust Tailpipe Rubbers Deteriated/Split.

Exhaust Tailpipe Section Becoming Corroded.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Noise From Steering During Lock to Lock.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 93,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust Tailpipe Rubbers Deteriated/Split.

Exhaust Tailpipe Section Becoming Corroded.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Noise From Steering During Lock to Lock.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust blowing

exhaust system deteriorating

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2012 75,676 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 75,676 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

exhaust heat sheld insecure

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 May 2011 68,866 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 68,866 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)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 61,818 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2009 55,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 49,014 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise slight play in offside front seat base runners

Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,814 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 NTL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc 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 MV51 NTL, 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 NTL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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