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KE51 OXH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,976 mi
Last recorded121,976 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OXH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2017 121,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box (7.1.1)

exhaust tail corroded

rear wiper blade splite

Pass 29 Feb 2016 121,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 114,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust system outer skin corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2015 117,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust system outer skin corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 109,881 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside fron t tyre worn to 2mm

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2014 109,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside fron t tyre worn to 2mm

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2013 101,616 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal anti skip provision missing

coolant level low

offside front tyre outer edge worn to 1.6mm

rear exhaust system outer skin corroded

offside front tyre inner edge worn almost to cords

Pass 23 Jan 2012 93,543 miles

airbag light is on

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

rear exhaust box corroded + rotten

Fail 24 Jan 2011 84,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

front brake disc`s slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

rear brake disc`s slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 84,613 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake disc`s slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

rear brake disc`s slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,901 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,589 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2009 67,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2008 59,262 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,251 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 51,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,925 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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KE51 OXH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KE51 OXH, 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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KE51 OXH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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