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SL51 JCY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,688 mi
Last recorded130,688 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 JCY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 130,688 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 122,560 miles

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

brake flex hoses slightly deteriorated

exhaust & rubbers in poor condition

floor corroded in other areas

some brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 12 Aug 2013 122,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

anti roll bar creaking?

both front lower arm bushes/balljoints slightly worn

both front tyres worn (o/s borderline) 195/60r15 88v

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

brakes slightly worn

exhaust and rubbers deteriorated

no oil on dipstick for test, please recheck

numerous other parts of floor corroded

o/s/f seat adjuster handle siezing slightly

other suspension components slightly corroded

rear heatshield insecure

rear subframe corroded

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 116,917 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

cassis corroded in numerous places

coolant low

front brakes slightly worn

rear heatshield in secure

slight play in o/s rack

suspension components corroded

tyres unevenly worn

variator worn

Fail 14 Aug 2012 116,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

2 screws in n/s/f. 1 in rear

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

cassis corroded in numerous places

coolant low

front brakes slightly worn

no oil on dip stick, topped up for test

rear heatshield in secure

slight play in o/s rack

suspension components corroded

tyres unevenly worn

variator worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 104,429 miles

nail o/s/r

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery faulty?

coolant slightly low

handbrake outer cables cracking

no oil on dip stick topped up for test

numerous brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated

rear tyres slightly unevenly worn, 4 wheel align?

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight wear in o/s of steering rack

underside corroded

variator worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,965 miles

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

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

all 4 corner brake pipes starting to corrode at flexi's

both front check straps noisy

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 195/60/15 hankook

both outer bumper supports corroded

both rear exhaust rubbers spliting

floor starting to corrode

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Sep 2010 90,965 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all 4 corner brake pipes starting to corrode at flexi's

both front check straps noisy

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 195/60/15 hankook

both outer bumper supports corroded

both rear exhaust rubbers spliting

floor starting to corrode

front brake discs slightly worn

heat shield hanging off

n/s/f washer jet poor

Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Screen chipped

Pass 17 Sep 2008 71,745 miles

numerous suspension slightly worn

Fail 16 Sep 2008 71,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

h/b slightly long

numerous suspension slightly worn

rear exhaust rubbers poor

Pass 6 Sep 2007 64,051 miles

Tail pipe hangers perished

Fail 5 Sep 2007 64,601 miles

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

tailpipe hangers perished

Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,810 miles

steering rack has slight free play

Pass 15 Sep 2005 48,232 miles

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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SL51 JCY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL51 JCY, 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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SL51 JCY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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