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OV51 YAA

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,883 mi
Last recorded87,883 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 YAA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 87,883 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 87,778 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance 1/2 full of fluid (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 87,778 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance 1/2 full of fluid (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,599 miles

rear brake discs pitted

rear exaust box corroded

rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2014 86,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 86,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,574 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,574 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 70,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 68,599 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,368 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 66,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,572 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 54,989 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,748 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 46,748 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 39,641 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 39,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake cables split and corroded

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 YAA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YAA, 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 YAA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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