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OV51 XZB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,369 mi
Last recorded82,369 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 XZB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 82,369 miles

All brake steering and suspension slightly corroded

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 82,369 miles

All brake steering and suspension slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 74,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wipers split still cleaning screen

main side light switch worn but still operating ok

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking and wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2014 73,977 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wipers split still cleaning screen

centre stop light not working

main side light switch worn but still operating ok

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking and wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2013 72,107 miles

ECU engine warning lamp illuminated ABS warning lamp was illuminated when driven in but went out after testing

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,107 miles

ECU engine warning lamp illuminated ABS warning lamp was illuminated when driven in but went out after testing

Pass 8 Sep 2012 70,192 miles

Main side and headlamp switch is worn but still usable. ECU engine management light is illuminated

Fail 8 Sep 2012 70,192 miles

Main side and headlamp switch is worn but still usable. ECU engine management light is illuminated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,566 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,947 miles

nearside front fog lamp nor working

reverse light not working

Fail 13 Aug 2010 64,947 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside front fog lamp nor working

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2009 61,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 58,903 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 56,359 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 50,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 50,969 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 XZB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XZB, 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 XZB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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