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RV51 BOH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,190 mi
Last recorded109,190 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 BOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 109,190 miles

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

N/S/Front wing and bumper damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2015 109,187 miles

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

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

N/S/Front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2013 104,635 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 97,671 miles

front exhaust flexi join showing deterioration

nsr seat belt tested best possible due to child seat fitted

osf tyre showing wear on inner tread

rear exhaust silencer corroded

water marks showing on front no plate

Fail 3 Dec 2012 97,671 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi join showing deterioration

nsr seat belt tested best possible due to child seat fitted

osf tyre showing wear on inner tread

rear exhaust silencer corroded

water marks showing on front no plate

Fail 7 Dec 2011 91,883 miles

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

engine oil very low exaust rear part deterorated

Pass 7 Dec 2011 91,883 miles

engine oil very low exaust rear part deterorated

Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,344 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 78,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front tyres show signs of wear on inner shoulders.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,982 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 58,093 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 58,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,376 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 46,376 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,400 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front bumper cracked

oil around power steering pipes

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 BOH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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