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RV51 AVJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,103 mi
Last recorded103,103 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 AVJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2010 103,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2010 103,103 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,039 miles

hand brake cables outer covers split

n/s/f brake pade wear indicaitor split

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2009 99,039 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake cables outer covers split

n/s/f brake pade wear indicaitor split

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2008 96,759 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 96,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,786 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 86,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 72,313 miles

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 AVJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RV51 AVJ, 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 RV51 AVJ registered?

RV51 AVJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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