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VN51 PZC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,013 mi
Last recorded85,013 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 PZC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 85,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,530 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,423 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,489 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,054 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,167 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 50,167 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,053 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 39,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,277 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,278 miles

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

rear wiperblade perished.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,642 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 28,700 miles

FRONT EXHUST BRAKET HAS CARKED

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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VN51 PZC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VN51 PZC, 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 VN51 PZC registered?

VN51 PZC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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