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NV51 LVF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

99,643 mi
Last recorded99,643 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 LVF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 99,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,416 miles

Both park brake cables insecure

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust corroded and rubber mounts deteriorating

Spanner jammed on near side rear caliper slider

Fail 17 Jun 2013 95,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both park brake cables insecure

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust corroded and rubber mounts deteriorating

Spanner jammed on near side rear caliper slider

Pass 24 Nov 2012 90,390 miles

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

Significant play in N/S/F suspension upper swivel ball joint

Slight play in O/S/F suspension lower swivel ball joint

Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,254 miles

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

air bag light

unable to check inside brake pads

Fail 5 Nov 2011 81,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

air bag light

front brake discs worn

rear tyres poor condition 195/60/15

unable to check inside brake pads

Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,072 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 51,072 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,109 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,432 miles

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

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

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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NV51 LVF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 NV51 LVF, 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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NV51 LVF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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