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RF51 SFK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,923 mi
Last recorded91,923 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2016 91,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake performance not tested due to collapsed rear suspension fouling tyre. (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center floor (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,004 miles

exhaust has slight blow on back box join

oil leak

slight play in steering system

Pass 2 Jan 2015 80,887 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 80,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,063 miles

Front nearside tyre wearing on the inner edge

Front offside tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Rear nearside tyre cracking sidewall

Rear offside tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,629 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 67,291 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 67,291 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,562 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 57,617 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 57,617 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,323 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 53,949 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 53,225 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 53,225 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 52,279 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 52,277 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 SFK 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 SFK, 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 SFK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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