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VU51 UOV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,916 mi
Last recorded114,916 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 UOV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 114,916 miles

Front Lower All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower bracket on exhaust broken but exhaust secure, back box corroded.

Offside Front Upper Slight play in upper wishbone bush.

Rear Lower Slight corrosion on undercarriage as marked.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 111,303 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 111,303 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,377 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 107,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 103,709 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 103,709 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 99,121 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 93,731 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 90,119 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,119 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 86,596 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 82,112 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 77,559 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 77,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 70,897 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 70,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 62,102 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,042 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,823 miles

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 UOV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UOV, 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 VU51 UOV registered?

VU51 UOV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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