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RV51 ATU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,612 mi
Last recorded78,612 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ATU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion front subframe, suspension,springs,rear suspension,springs,exhaust,o/s n/s rear floors

Fail 17 Jul 2018 78,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion front subframe, suspension,springs,rear suspension,springs,exhaust,o/s n/s rear floors

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,407 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 71,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,481 miles

exhaust corroded badly

interior mirror missing

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 18 May 2015 68,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 65,410 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded rubers also deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded rubers also deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,286 miles

gearbox leak

rear exhaust corroded

rear reg plate faded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 63,278 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

gearbox leak

rear exhaust corroded

rear reg plate faded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,230 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system rusted and exhaust mounts rusting

slight knock heard when driven. Nothing found during test.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,878 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber deteriated

Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,438 miles

Front brakes noisey

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 50,893 miles

rear rubber exhaust mountings perished

Pass 16 Jun 2007 44,557 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 35,307 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

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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RV51 ATU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RV51 ATU, 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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RV51 ATU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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