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RE51 TPV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,234 mi
Last recorded116,234 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 TPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 116,234 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 110,220 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 110,220 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 103,811 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 103,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,397 miles

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

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

offside front rack slight wear

Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2009 81,114 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 60,337 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,199 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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RE51 TPV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE51 TPV, 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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What year was RE51 TPV registered?

RE51 TPV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is RE51 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 TPV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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