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OV51 FUE

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,183 mi
Last recorded69,183 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 FUE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,183 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,147 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,530 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,998 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,216 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,284 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,933 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 52,933 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 47,866 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on innerside

offside rear tyre wearing on outerside

Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear floor corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,238 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,517 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 29,254 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,792 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 27,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,590 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,148 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,450 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,430 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 14,443 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 FUE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FUE, 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 OV51 FUE registered?

OV51 FUE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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