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RF51 DVV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,197 mi
Last recorded152,197 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 152,197 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 139,531 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 125,680 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 117,660 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 108,103 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 94,919 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 94,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting cracking

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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RF51 DVV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF51 DVV, 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 RF51 DVV registered?

RF51 DVV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is RF51 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 DVV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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