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YR51 VFD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,206 mi
Last recorded102,206 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VFD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 102,206 miles

Both rear tyres tread depth close to limit

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake cable support missing.

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,494 miles

small crack os screen /not in swept area

Fail 3 Mar 2010 94,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

small crack os screen /not in swept area

Pass 4 Mar 2009 89,545 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 83,459 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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YR51 VFD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YR51 VFD, 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 YR51 VFD registered?

YR51 VFD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is YR51 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 VFD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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