CarVerify

Free Car Check

HS51 XHO

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,933 mi
Last recorded140,933 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 XHO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 140,933 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 140,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 136,948 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 136,945 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded & mount broken

Pass 11 Jan 2013 132,746 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

both rear floor pans rusty

o/s front tyre scrubbing on inner edges

rear exhaust mounting split open

Fail 9 Jan 2013 132,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

both rear floor pans rusty

o/s front tyre scrubbing on inner edges

rear exhaust mounting split open

Fail 28 Nov 2011 130,677 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

under body corrosion

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust system rusty

front and rear suspension parts rusty

n/s front tyre very low on inner edges

n/s rear tyre just over 2.5mm and starting to perish

o/s rear trailing arm bush worn at suspension hub

o/s rear tyre under 3mm and nail in tyre and starting to perish

play at power rack o/s

rear exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2011 130,677 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system rusty

front and rear suspension parts rusty

n/s front tyre very low on inner edges

n/s rear tyre just over 2.5mm and starting to perish

o/s rear trailing arm bush worn at suspension hub

o/s rear tyre under 3mm and nail in tyre and starting to perish

play at power rack o/s

rear exhaust back box in poor condition

rear exhaust mounting broken

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2010 126,747 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 126,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres just under 3mm

evidence of corrosion at n/s and o/s rear floor pans

Pass 31 Oct 2009 161,645 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 119,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 108,122 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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 108,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 98,808 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres badly worn on inner edges and very close to legal limit

Pass 18 Nov 2006 78,880 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 57,126 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 57,126 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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HS51 XHO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HS51 XHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HS51 XHO?

You can check the full history of HS51 XHO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HS51 XHO registered?

HS51 XHO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is HS51 XHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 XHO shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HS51 XHO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HS51 XHO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.