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YG51 RVC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,332 mi
Last recorded101,332 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 RVC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,332 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front anti roll bar linkage running close to shocker strut arm

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 15 Feb 2013 101,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front anti roll bar linkage running close to shocker strut arm

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 21 Feb 2012 92,564 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 92,564 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine malfunction indicator light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,189 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2011 81,188 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,682 miles

o/s/r floor corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 66,065 miles

rear n/s floor corroded

underside heavily corroded

Fail 29 May 2009 66,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear n/s floor corroded

underside heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2008 60,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,726 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust box rubber hangers perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,796 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 44,459 miles

(1) Rear exhaust mountings in poor condition. † †(2) OSR tyre worn on inner edge, tread starting to perish.

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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YG51 RVC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG51 RVC, 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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YG51 RVC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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