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SG51 NLL

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,142 mi
Last recorded124,142 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 NLL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 124,142 miles

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

no plate dim

Pass 10 Sep 2010 113,833 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 113,831 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 106,746 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 91,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine misfire

o/s and n/s/front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2008 91,240 miles

engine misfire

o/s and n/s/front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2007 91,240 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

clevis lever misaligned

Fail 22 Aug 2007 91,240 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

clevis lever misaligned

Pass 7 Jun 2006 79,148 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 79,148 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NLL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SG51 NLL, 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 SG51 NLL registered?

SG51 NLL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is SG51 NLL safe to buy?

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