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OY51 EOA

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,836 mi
Last recorded109,836 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 EOA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 109,836 miles

rear exhaust corroded

windscreen scratched

Fail 26 Sep 2016 109,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

windscreen scratched

Fail 27 Aug 2015 104,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak noted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 104,391 miles

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

Slight oil leak noted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 100,279 miles

Exhaust is deteriorated

Monitor wear of the front tyres

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 100,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust is deteriorated

Monitor wear of the front tyres

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,992 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 95,992 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 92,422 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,021 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,049 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,481 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 60,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,460 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,855 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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OY51 EOA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OY51 EOA, 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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OY51 EOA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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