CarVerify

Free Car Check

NG51 LLP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,797 mi
Last recorded97,797 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationNG51 LLP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,797 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front brake pipe heavily greased

offside front flexi brake pipe perishing

offside rear tyre heavily perished and is wearing on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

rear view mirror missing from windscreen

Fail 19 Jan 2018 97,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front brake pipe heavily greased

offside front flexi brake pipe perishing

offside rear tyre heavily perished and is wearing on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

rear view mirror missing from windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,027 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing/perishing on outer edge

nearside and offside outer rear sills corroding

rear silencer corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2017 93,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing/perishing on outer edge

nearside and offside outer rear sills corroding

rear silencer corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,458 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorating

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge recommend replacement

rear silencer corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2014 81,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 81,494 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,663 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,207 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2012 67,207 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,842 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 44,842 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,914 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,827 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,529 miles

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

slight leak from power steering

Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 22,547 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

NG51 LLP 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 NG51 LLP, 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 NG51 LLP?

You can check the full history of NG51 LLP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NG51 LLP registered?

NG51 LLP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is NG51 LLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG51 LLP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NG51 LLP 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 NG51 LLP. 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.