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MA51 HLX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,278 mi
Last recorded104,278 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 HLX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,278 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion to under floor

low fuel warning lamp on

rear silencer deteriorated and supported with wire

Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,596 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

low fuel warning lamp on

oil leak

rear silencer deteriorated

surface corrosion to under side

Fail 21 Jul 2016 103,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

low fuel warning lamp on

oil leak

rear silencer deteriorated

surface corrosion to under side

Pass 9 Jun 2015 102,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to front and rear brake back plates

corrosion to rear floors

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2014 101,807 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriorated

int mirror missing

low fuel warning lamp on

o/s wiper spindel worn

surface corrosion to front inner wings

Fail 4 Jun 2014 101,797 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriorated

int mirror missing

low fuel warning lamp on

n/s/r tyre cracking and slightly out off shape

o/s wiper spindel worn

surface corrosion to front inner wings and rear floors

Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,113 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

both parking brake cables deteriorated

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

exhaust rubbers perrished

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner and outer edges and is deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

rear brake back plates deteriorated

rear exhaust section deteriorated

rear view mirror missing

slight play found in nearside rear upper shock absorber attatchment

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

slight play in offside front top suspension arm rear pin bearing

top steering coloum bush has slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2013 96,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

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

both parking brake cables deteriorated

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

exhaust rubbers perrished

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner and outer edges and is deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

rear brake back plates deteriorated

rear exhaust section deteriorated

rear view mirror missing

slight play found in nearside rear upper shock absorber attatchment

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

slight play in offside front top suspension arm rear pin bearing

top steering coloum bush has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2012 90,318 miles

hand brake cables deteriorated

interior mirror missing

front brake discs worn

SRS light on

o/s front upper wishbone bushes worn

rear brake disc back plates corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 90,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

SRS light on

front brake discs worn

hand brake cables deteriorated

interior mirror missing

o/s front upper wishbone bushes worn

rear brake disc back plates corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,133 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

drivers door check strap worn

nearside front drop link has slight play

nearside front tyre feathered to inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated and has slight pattern lift

nearside rear upper suspension attatchment has slight vertical movement

non abligatory mirror missing

offside front top ball joint has slight play

rear exhaust part deteriorated

slight oil leak on gearbox

underfloor are has slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,691 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,043 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 63,388 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 63,388 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 56,471 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,294 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 39,254 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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MA51 HLX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA51 HLX, 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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MA51 HLX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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