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SD51 HPY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,912 mi
Last recorded94,912 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 HPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,912 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 94,912 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 90,293 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Both front tyres worn on inside edge - advise tracking check 195/60R15

Coolant leak

Front bumper damaged

N/S/R external door handle sticking

N/S/R floor corroded but solid - possibly plated from inside

O/S mirror casing damaged

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2012 90,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonnet safety catch seized

Both front tyres worn on inside edge - advise tracking check 195/60R15

Coolant leak

Front brake discs very poor condition

Front bumper damaged

N/S/R brake disc and pads poor due to overheating

N/S/R external door handle sticking

N/S/R floor corroded but solid - possibly plated from inside

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

O/S mirror casing damaged

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,442 miles

Coolant leak

front bumper damaged

front exhaust flexi blowing slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2011 85,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

front bumper damaged

front exhaust flexi blowing slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,621 miles

nearside rear floor corroded

rear tyres worn low

slight movement in rear nearside anti-roll bar link

Pass 26 Feb 2009 75,132 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2009 75,132 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,298 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2008 69,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 box corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2007 60,902 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 60,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front tyres worn low 195=60=15

Pass 18 Jan 2006
Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,266 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 HPY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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