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RY51 SXR

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,282 mi
Last recorded86,282 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 SXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,282 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 86,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16 bridgeston Potenza re720 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,771 miles

n/s and o/s lower wishbone bushes detereating

Fail 13 Sep 2013 77,771 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s lower wishbone bushes detereating

Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,086 miles

Nearside rear hub bush has slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,579 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 68,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,564 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,719 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 54,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 50,487 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 50,487 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,207 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,748 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 33,926 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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RY51 SXR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY51 SXR registered?

RY51 SXR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is RY51 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY51 SXR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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