MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,550 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel cap seal starting to split
petrol cap sealing ring poor condition
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
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
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SP51 VVW registered?
SP51 VVW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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