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VU51 MSV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,531 mi
Last recorded122,531 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 MSV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 122,531 miles

o/s and n/s front discs worn

rear exhaust bracket broken

wire broken away on n/s front brake caliper

Pass 11 Sep 2012 109,036 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 99,279 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 99,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 90,755 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 90,752 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,567 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 65,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,297 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 40,507 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 40,492 miles

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.

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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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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