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RY51 SXP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,333 mi
Last recorded103,333 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 SXP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 103,333 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 94,589 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 84,162 miles

Front tyres worn smooth inside edge

small oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,616 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 70,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,762 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,456 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,228 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 22,921 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 21,265 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 19,640 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 18,004 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 16,245 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,371 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,815 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 10,839 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 9,057 miles

Exhaust manifold heat sheild cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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RY51 SXP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RY51 SXP, 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 RY51 SXP registered?

RY51 SXP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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The MOT history for RY51 SXP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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