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2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,286 mi
Last recorded92,286 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 FDA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2013 92,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Slight lift in both front lower swivels .

Pass 29 Nov 2012 84,574 miles

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

front roll bar loose in mounts

Pass 30 Nov 2011 77,897 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing .

Exhaust heat sheild losse ,

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 77,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing .

Exhaust heat sheild losse ,

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,514 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front tyres worn low on edges

wear in os top suspension arm bushes

Fail 24 Nov 2009 64,449 miles

Airbag light on

Downpipe heatshield broken

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside handbrake lever on caliper not returning completely

One bulb in centre brake light not working

Rear exhaust mounts badly perished

Slight engine noise

Pass 24 Nov 2009 64,449 miles

Airbag light on

Downpipe heatshield broken

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside handbrake lever on caliper not returning completely

One bulb in centre brake light not working

Rear exhaust mounts badly perished

Slight engine noise

Pass 2 Dec 2008 57,753 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 57,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front tyres badly worn on inner edges... tracking out

Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,810 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 48,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 91,486 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 91,486 miles

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

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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HK51 FDA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HK51 FDA, 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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HK51 FDA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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