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HF51 GGU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,307 mi
Last recorded108,307 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 GGU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 108,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

engine oil leak, oil level on minimum

Fail 30 Oct 2015 108,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

engine oil leak, oil level on minimum

Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,323 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 99,323 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,280 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front exhaust flexible joint

o/s/f tyre inner worn edge close to cords

Fail 7 Nov 2013 94,280 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front exhaust flexible joint

o/s/f tyre inner worn edge close to cords

Pass 8 Nov 2012 88,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S door mirror taped into position, but is secure at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S wiper blade slightly smeering screen

O/S/R tyre low on inner edge (centre 3/4 above 1.6mm)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 83,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 83,774 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 78,758 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 78,758 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,119 miles

REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES STARTING TGO PERISH REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 30 Aug 2008 65,528 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 65,490 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,252 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 52,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

knocking noise from nearside front on road test

offside track rod end boot split

possible fluid leak from p.a.s pipe

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,332 miles

knocking noise from nearside front on road test

offside track rod end boot split

possible fluid leak from p.a.s pipe

screw in nearside rear tyre

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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HF51 GGU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF51 GGU, 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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HF51 GGU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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