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OV51 XZO

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,534 mi
Last recorded62,534 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 62,534 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 62,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 62,533 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,050 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 61,050 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,132 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 60,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,528 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 58,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,511 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 57,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 54,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,141 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 53,473 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

allk brake discs corroded

o/s/rear tyre wall starting to crack

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,758 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

o/s/rear tyre wall has minor cracks

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 51,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,429 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,033 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,969 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 45,969 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise o/side front tyre worn on inside

engine oil low

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,129 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,665 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,425 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 28,195 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 XZO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XZO, 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 XZO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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