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RF51 SFZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,680 mi
Last recorded117,680 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 SFZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,680 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 114,902 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 114,902 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 101,319 miles

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

exhaust deterioated slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,537 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 92,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 92,398 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 87,898 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 84,045 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 6 Feb 2009 78,867 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 78,867 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 73,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

deteriation to exhaust rubber supports at rear

Pass 8 Feb 2008 73,172 miles

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

deteriation to exhaust rubber supports at rear

Pass 9 Feb 2007 65,685 miles

rear tyres wearing thin

windscreen washers not tested due to being frozen

Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,292 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 56,286 miles

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

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

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 SFZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SFZ, 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

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What year was RF51 SFZ registered?

RF51 SFZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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