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SH51 CCX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

97,705 mi
Last recorded97,705 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 CCX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 97,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 84,031 miles

4 wheel align

exhaust and rubbers slightly deteriorated

front brakes worn/corroded

o/s/f indicator slightly damaged, n/s/f slightly white

o/s/r tyre poor

oil near min

rear disks slightly corroded

rear wiper blade poor/ screenwash in-op

slight corrosion on underside

slight score in screen

slight wear in other suspension

wheel now on n/s/r slightly damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2011 84,031 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

4 wheel align

bad connection at battery, cuts out when moved

exhaust and rubbers slightly deteriorated

front brakes worn/corroded

o/s/f indicator slightly damaged, n/s/f slightly white

o/s/r tyre poor

oil near min

rear disks slightly corroded

rear wiper blade poor/ screenwash in-op

slight corrosion on underside

slight score in screen

slight wear in other suspension

spare flat?

Fail 23 Jun 2011 84,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

F Discs corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S Hand brake cable in poor condition

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Screen scored

Tail pipe in poor condition

Underside corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 78,334 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 544,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front discs pitted

no beam pattern at both headlamps

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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SH51 CCX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 SH51 CCX, 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 SH51 CCX registered?

SH51 CCX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is SH51 CCX safe to buy?

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