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SD51 HNR

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,454 mi
Last recorded112,454 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 HNR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 112,454 miles

Nearside sill corroded not in prescribed area.

Offside sill corroded not in prescribed area.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 112,454 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside sill corroded not in prescribed area.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside sill corroded not in prescribed area.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 96,309 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,830 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor near to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

rear tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 26 Jul 2017 85,824 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault attempt made to cover fault lamp (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor near to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,247 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,774 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 67,746 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front A B S sensor bolt loose

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,515 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 60,510 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2010 56,246 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 51,869 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,593 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 39,593 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,474 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,231 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 11,376 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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SD51 HNR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SD51 HNR, 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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SD51 HNR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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