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VO51 VFU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,355 mi
Last recorded107,355 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 VFU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 107,355 miles

rear back box corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 107,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 101,352 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside front tyre punctured

Pass 24 Jan 2014 91,113 miles

exhaust corroding

rear brake disks corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2012 82,935 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,359 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,946 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,949 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,486 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on edge-not full depth treads

rear silencer mounting split-still held secure by safety strap

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,644 miles

rear disc pads wearing low

rear exhaust rubber mountings split-still held secure by safety straps

Fail 26 Oct 2007 52,631 miles

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

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

rear disc pads wearing low

rear exhaust rubber mountings split-still held secure by safety straps

Pass 30 Oct 2006 46,532 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 46,532 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2005 42,384 miles

Centre Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2005 42,384 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

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 VFU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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