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VO51 VFH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,861 mi
Last recorded89,861 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 VFH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 89,861 miles

Front brake discs have a slight lip

N/S/ Wing Mirror cracked

N/S/Rear wheel slightly binding

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,737 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 714,429 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 714,429 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 57,568 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 50,171 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 50,165 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Oct 2005 43,408 miles

rear pads close to 1.6 legal limit

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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VO51 VFH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO51 VFH, 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 VO51 VFH registered?

VO51 VFH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for VO51 VFH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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