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NG51 LLD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,578 mi
Last recorded92,578 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 LLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,578 miles

** oil level not shown on dipstick **

Airbag light illuminated

Both registration plate bulbs loose

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Handbrake lever has slight sideways movement

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rotational noise from all 4 brake discs, all slightly pitted

Fail 17 Sep 2011 92,344 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

** oil level not shown on dipstick **

Airbag light illuminated

Both registration plate bulbs loose

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Handbrake lever has slight sideways movement

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rotational noise from all 4 brake discs, all slightly pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 79,400 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,263 miles

corrosion to all coil springs

exhaust very poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

handbrake cables poor condition

n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewalls and tread

o/s/f check strap worn and noisy

rear number plate very poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,630 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 61,630 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

brake fluid and coolant levels low

exhaust poor condition

handbrake cables poor condition

n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewalls and tread

rear number plate poor condition(just acceptable)

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 22 Nov 2007 51,244 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate poor condition.brake fluid level low.corrosion to exhaust.handbrake cables poor condition.slight corrosion to all brake discs.front tyres 3.5mm,wearing on edges.slight suspension knocks.air bag light on.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,244 miles

rear number plate poor condition.brake fluid level low.corrosion to exhaust.handbrake cables poor condition.slight corrosion to all brake discs.front tyres 3.5mm,wearing on edges.slight suspension knocks.air bag light on.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,284 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 31,965 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 31,965 miles

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

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

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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NG51 LLD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NG51 LLD, 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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NG51 LLD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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