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OY51 EPE

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,090 mi
Last recorded110,090 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 110,090 miles

exhaust slight blow

n/s/f beam pattern poor

outer sills corroded

rear exhaust rubber broken

slight oil leak gearbox

underside corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,115 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 108,112 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 105,025 miles

front & rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2017 105,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front & rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,257 miles

Centre Rear rear exhaust box heavy corroded

Centre Rear rear exhaust box rubber mounting perished

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

Nearside Rear slight brake binding n/s/r

Nearside Rear strut top mount slight play in bush

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear strut top mount slight play in bush

Pass 1 Sep 2015 100,905 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2015 100,905 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end (5.2.6)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,460 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2014 96,313 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 87,591 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 87,590 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 81,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 81,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,296 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2009 60,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,434 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,090 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 53,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,534 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,919 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 38,045 miles

Rear Exhuast mounting rubbers perished

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 EPE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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