MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s and n/s front discs worn
rear exhaust bracket broken
wire broken away on n/s front brake caliper
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box corroed
Coolant very low
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop
drivers outside door handle damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Coolant very low
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop
drivers outside door handle damaged
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU51 MSV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VU51 MSV, 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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VU51 MSV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 September 2001.
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