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OV51 XWW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,028 mi
Last recorded77,028 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 XWW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 77,028 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 77,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 74,580 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn and pads look low

n/s/f tyre on 2mm o/s/f tyre on 3mm and both worn on edges

n/s/r brake caliper not returning to stops and handbrake cable outer caseing is broken

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn , on 2mm and also has deep cuts in tread

o/s/f bumper and wheel arch liner mount corroded to excess and broken

rear exhaust is heavily corroded and in very poor condition

Fail 9 Jun 2008 74,580 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs heavily worn and pads look low

n/s/f tyre on 2mm o/s/f tyre on 3mm and both worn on edges

n/s/r brake caliper not returning to stops and handbrake cable outer caseing is broken

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn , on 2mm and also has deep cuts in tread

o/s/f bumper and wheel arch liner mount corroded to excess and broken

rear exhaust is heavily corroded and in very poor condition

Fail 30 May 2007 68,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake cable gaiters split

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

Pass 30 May 2007 68,501 miles

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

handbrake cable gaiters split

Pass 31 Jan 2006 58,850 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer mountings deteriorated

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 XWW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWW, 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 XWW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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