MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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