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SA51 KXX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,547 mi
Last recorded89,547 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 KXX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,547 miles

Both headlamp patterns just visable

Floor slightly corroded

Front Both tyre treads bald inner edges

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

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

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

Parking brake only just passed minimum efficiency

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 82,546 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 82,542 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,477 miles

Both rear tyre treads on limit

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 78,475 miles

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

Both rear tyre treads on limit

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,782 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)

side light (warning light on)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,367 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2010 112,698 miles

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

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

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

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

front panel badly rusted and holed

Fail 23 Apr 2010 57,262 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,836 miles

knock to n/s/f suspension (drop link movement)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 51,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

knock to n/s/f suspension (drop link movement)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,927 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,821 miles

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

air bag warning light on.

both rear tyres cracking.

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing.

corrosion on hand brake outer cables.

exhaust manifold heat shield broken.

oil leval low.

rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating.

small cut in off side front tyre side wall.

wear in front anti roll bar mounting bushers.

Pass 22 May 2006 24,627 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake cable rubbers split

offside rear tyre has slight cut in sidewall not showing cords

rear silencer rusty but not holed

sslight play in offside rear hub bush

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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SA51 KXX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA51 KXX, 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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SA51 KXX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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