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SD51 PLU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,958 mi
Last recorded44,958 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,958 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

floor pan rusty at rear

rear exhaust mountings quite perished

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear exhaust mountings very perished but still secure at time of test

exhaust rear silencer outer casing very rusty

nearside front tyre slightly perished between treads

Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,817 miles

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

exhaust rear mountings getting quite perished

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 PLU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SD51 PLU, 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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What year was SD51 PLU registered?

SD51 PLU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is SD51 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 PLU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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