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SM51 OSP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,824 mi
Last recorded41,824 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 OSP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 41,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2024 41,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 41,658 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 41,592 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 41,465 miles

both front wings lower edges corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 41,243 miles

exhaust rubber burst

Pass 21 Nov 2019 40,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 40,049 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 39,539 miles

Offside Front steering arm worn at inner joint slightly

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

Rear exhaust silencer rubber split

oil around gearbox

Pass 29 Nov 2016 38,409 miles

coolant leak

Fail 28 Nov 2016 38,409 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,221 miles

slight play in both rear transverse bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,357 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,230 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,022 miles

exhaust rear rubber perished

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,054 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 31,054 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,235 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,153 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 21,308 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 21,308 miles

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

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 OSP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSP, 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 SM51 OSP registered?

SM51 OSP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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The MOT history for SM51 OSP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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