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RF51 HFA

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,247 mi
Last recorded70,247 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 HFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,247 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Damage to windscreen

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2018 70,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2017 65,424 miles

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

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,126 miles

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

some corrosion to exhaust

Fail 8 Sep 2015 57,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

some corrosion to exhaust

Fail 20 Aug 2015 57,109 miles

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

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

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,968 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,723 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box is very corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 47,036 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box is very corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,546 miles

engine oil leaks

near side front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight movement in near side rear, rear outer tie bar bush

Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,804 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre is cracked around the side wall and in very poor condition

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,073 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,173 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 36,173 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,586 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 30,586 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 HFA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HFA, 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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RF51 HFA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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