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SG51 NKA

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,269 mi
Last recorded80,269 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 NKA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 70,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 May 2014 70,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust in poor condition

front subframe showing corrosion

n/s rear backplate corroded

slight movement at n/s front link pin

Pass 15 May 2013 68,061 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front subframe and rear floor pans showing corrosion

n/s rear back plate corroded

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre worn on inside of tread

rear brake discs are in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2013 68,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear brake discs are in poor condition

front subframe and rear floor pans showing corrosion

n/s rear back plate corroded

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre worn on inside of tread

Pass 16 May 2012 64,984 miles

exhaust in poor condition

floor pans showing corrosion

front and rear brake discs are in poor condition

front subframe showing corrosion

Fail 16 May 2012 64,984 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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 Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust in poor condition

floor pans showing corrosion

front and rear brake discs are in poor condition

front subframe showing corrosion

Pass 25 May 2011 63,268 miles

both front o/s and n/s chassis members are holled and corroded to excess // outwith 30cm //

both front tyres are worn on inside of tread and just legal 195/65/15h

front subframe showing corrosion

lift detected at both rear top strutt mounts

rear exhaust in poor condition

water level low

Pass 18 May 2010 52,318 miles

Oil leak

slight lift on offside rear strut mount

Pass 16 May 2009 40,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2009 40,733 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 30,730 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 30,730 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,031 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 21,217 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)

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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SG51 NKA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SG51 NKA, 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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SG51 NKA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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