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SG51 NLC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,221 mi
Last recorded97,221 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2018 97,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 88,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 88,739 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 88,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under drivers seat (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 82,810 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around rear tow eye (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2016 82,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around rear tow eye (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,785 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,207 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2014 76,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,312 miles

ns rear suspension bush right on the limit for play

Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,564 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 69,945 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch master cylinder leaking

Fail 22 Nov 2011 69,945 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,437 miles

The O/S/F headlight aim is near the limit.

The centre bush in both the front control arms that the shock absorbers are connected to are right on the limit for wear!

no reserve travel on the handbrake

Fail 25 Nov 2010 67,437 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

no reserve travel on the handbrake

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,157 miles

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

rear exhaust section starting to corrode

Pass 26 Nov 2008 59,959 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

ns rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,922 miles

Play is near the limit in the N/S/R wheel.

Slight play in the O/S/R wheel.

The N/S/R exhaust mounting is wearing.

The N/S/R tyre is starting to wear.

The O/S/F tyre is starting to wear on the inside edge.

The lower bush on both the front shock absorbers are near the limit for wear.

The rear number plate lamp holder is slightly loose.

Fail 8 Nov 2007 57,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play is near the limit in the N/S/R wheel.

Slight play in the O/S/R wheel.

The N/S/R tyre is starting to wear.

The O/S/F tyre is starting to wear on the inside edge.

The lower bush on both the front shock absorbers are near the limit for wear.

The rear number plate lamp holder is slightly loose.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 54,894 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 54,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 46,185 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 46,185 miles

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

O/S/F tyre right on the limit.

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 NLC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NLC, 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 NLC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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