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OV51 DTN

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,737 mi
Last recorded104,737 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 DTN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 104,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 104,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 103,764 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,612 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 18 Oct 2016 102,612 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,802 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 93,830 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outeredge

Pass 20 Apr 2013 90,872 miles

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

n/s/f tyre gouge in outer wall

Pass 4 Jan 2012 86,157 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,776 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,194 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 76,635 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 71,758 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 66,271 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 56,108 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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OV51 DTN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OV51 DTN, 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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OV51 DTN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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