CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF51 DTU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,815 mi
Last recorded89,815 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 DTU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 89,815 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 89,040 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs lipped

front brake hoses both sides perrished

front brake pads low

n/s/f strut lower bushes worn

rear hand brake cable mounts perrished

Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,390 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyre on legal limit

slight blow to exhaust

slight play n/s/f top suspension arm ball joint

slight play o/s/f top suspension arm, ball joint and bushes

slight play to n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,748 miles

front tyres, inner edges wearing low, requires tracking check/adjustment

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres on 2mm

slight blow to front exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2010 72,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,853 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 68,853 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 64,476 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 64,476 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,091 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 58,091 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

parking light switch faulty only work with ignition on (not dim/dip type headlights)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 53,147 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm on inside edges

movement in drivers side windscreen wiper.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 47,962 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 47,962 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF51 DTU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RF51 DTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF51 DTU?

You can check the full history of RF51 DTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF51 DTU registered?

RF51 DTU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is RF51 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 DTU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF51 DTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF51 DTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.