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SV51 OYP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,750 mi
Last recorded59,750 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 OYP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,992 miles

engine management lamp is on

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,048 miles

advise engine management light on

Fail 6 Feb 2015 55,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,230 miles

Oil leak

eml on

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage but cords are not exposed

Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,076 miles

advise engine management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,341 miles

ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,341 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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 31 Jan 2011 40,647 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 37,769 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,280 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 29,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,626 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,458 miles

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge of tread

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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SV51 OYP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SV51 OYP, 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 SV51 OYP registered?

SV51 OYP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is SV51 OYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 OYP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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