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RV51 BWF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,721 mi
Last recorded81,721 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 BWF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,721 miles

both sides parking brake outer cables fractured allowing the ingress of water.

near side parking brake performance low.

off side parking brake cable poorly secured

rear foot brakes unbalanced 27% max permitted imbalance = 30%

Fail 30 Jul 2015 81,714 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake wear indicator wire broken rubbing on cv boot

o/s/r boot floor holed and rusty

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust out case rotten

rear exhaust rubbers pershed

Pass 7 May 2014 75,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side parking brake performance low

rear number plate damaged

Fail 7 May 2014 75,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side parking brake performance low

rear number plate damaged

Pass 2 May 2013 70,356 miles

accident damage to off side front wing and bumper

near side parking brake performance low

Fail 1 May 2013 70,356 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

accident damage to off side front wing and bumper

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,978 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

near side parking brake performance low

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 23 Apr 2012 66,975 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

near side parking brake performance low

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,778 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 61,778 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2010 57,368 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,855 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 51,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 46,880 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 46,880 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,896 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 BWF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BWF, 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 BWF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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