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SM51 OPT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,990 mi
Last recorded108,990 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 OPT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2012 108,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both number plates deteriorating

both rear backing plates deteriorated

both rear shock absorbers leaking

front discs worn and corrodded

front exhaust pipe damaged and deteriorating

middle exhaust hanger broken and exhaust corrodded

off side front inner wing guard insecure

oil leak gearbox

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear heat sheild insecure

slight leak at front pas pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,948 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 97,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,790 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 82,790 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 73,199 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

maybe slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

rear brakes low and h/b cables outer cables cracking

rear heatshield insecure

slight dampness on power steering pipes at o/s wheel arch

slight wear in o/s/f top arm and both front lower arms

slight wear in rear suspension

Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,510 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

handbrake outer cables poor

rear heatshield poor

some parts of suspension slightly worn

v.slight dampness on power steering pipes at o/s/f

Fail 26 Nov 2008 64,510 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dried anti freeze around header tank

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear heatshield poor

some parts of suspension slightly worn

v.slight dampness on power steering pipes at o/s/f

Pass 28 Nov 2007 55,931 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,472 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 37,520 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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SM51 OPT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM51 OPT, 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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SM51 OPT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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