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ST51 HVF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,586 mi
Last recorded105,586 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 HVF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 105,586 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 105,519 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 98,970 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 98,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ADVISE. Oil level low

Pass 12 Jan 2009 91,664 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 91,576 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2008 84,145 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 75,688 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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ST51 HVF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST51 HVF, 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 ST51 HVF registered?

ST51 HVF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is ST51 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 HVF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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