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VU51 UPF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,597 mi
Last recorded71,597 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 71,597 miles

Front floor pans corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play inner rack

Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,275 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre exhaust split and slight blow

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and perished

o/s/f floor brace rusty and holed

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and slightly mishaped

rear exhaust mounts split and perished

rear wiper blade split

slight play at n/s/f upper inner wishbone bushes

slight play at steering rack

vehicle needs tracking

vehicle underside has excess corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2016 68,275 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre exhaust split and slight blow

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and perished

o/s/f floor brace rusty and holed

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and slightly mishaped

rear exhaust mounts split and perished

rear wiper blade split

slight play at n/s/f upper inner wishbone bushes

slight play at steering rack

vehicle needs tracking

vehicle underside has excess corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,613 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre old, perished and has a split on the tread area not down to cords.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 63,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre old, perished and has a split on the tread area not down to cords.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,295 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,119 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

corrosion to exhaust system.

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition.

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,435 miles

air bag light on

floor pans starting to rust

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

power steering pipe on to steering rack slightly damp

Pass 2 Oct 2010 50,598 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,478 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2009 48,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,248 miles

PAS pipes (at cambelt end) stained

both front anti roll bar drop links worn

both front tyres low

both rear exhaust hangers split

both rear rear track arm bushes split

condensation in o/s/f indicator

exhaust centre pipe corroded

o/s handbrake cable split and corroded

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rera brake discs lipped

slight play in o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,949 miles

PAS pipes (cambelt side) heavily stained

both front tyres low

both rear tyres beginning to get low

o/s handbrake cable split

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn

play in both rear hub bushes

play in both rear rear track arm bushes

play in o/s steering arm

rear exhaust box hangers split

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

slight play in o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,551 miles

both rear hub bushes perished

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

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 UPF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU51 UPF, 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 UPF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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