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SP51 VVW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,550 mi
Last recorded79,550 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VVW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,550 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 79,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,925 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,749 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 67,167 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 67,142 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 62,245 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,556 miles

petrol cap sealing ring poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2009 57,525 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear exhaust hangers poor condition

petrol cap sealing ring poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,135 miles

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

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

both rear exhaust mountings starting to split

Fail 4 Oct 2006 42,156 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,156 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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SP51 VVW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP51 VVW, 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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SP51 VVW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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