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YE51 DVP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,292 mi
Last recorded76,292 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 DVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2013 76,292 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 76,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,153 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,081 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 65,016 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear floor area corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,702 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 44,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 34,592 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,989 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,190 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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YE51 DVP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE51 DVP, 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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YE51 DVP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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