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HG51 OHL

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,135 mi
Last recorded113,135 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 OHL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 113,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake cable insecure left and right (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear floor pan corrosion hole

Offside Front tyre small cut in side wall rim protector

Pass 12 Jun 2017 109,265 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 104,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 104,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 104,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 98,554 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 98,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 87,371 miles

n/s & o/s handbrake cable outer sheath split

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 16 May 2013 87,371 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s & o/s handbrake cable outer sheath split

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,926 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 82,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,829 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 May 2010 64,934 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 55,722 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 55,721 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,448 miles

both front tyers worn on inner edges

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,064 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 43,063 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in offside front upper arm inner front bush

suspect rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2006 33,161 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 33,161 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads slighly low

slight play in offside front upper suspension arm

Pass 25 Oct 2005 22,074 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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HG51 OHL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HG51 OHL, 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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HG51 OHL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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