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RV51 AVO

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,880 mi
Last recorded119,880 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 119,880 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,386 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 98,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine very noiesey

Pass 1 Sep 2009 98,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine very noiesey

Pass 3 Sep 2008 95,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 82,170 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 76,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 76,341 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 AVO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AVO, 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 AVO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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