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SP51 OZU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,855 mi
Last recorded107,855 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 OZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 107,855 miles

Engine Noisy

Exhaust Corrosion

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Fail 14 May 2012 107,774 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine Noisy

Exhaust Corrosion

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 9 May 2011 98,393 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 93,070 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

knocking on front nearside of the vehicle

Pass 7 May 2010 93,070 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

knocking on front nearside of the vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2009 85,688 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2009 85,688 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gear selection problem

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2008 73,966 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2007 60,835 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 60,585 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 42,263 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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SP51 OZU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red 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 SP51 OZU, 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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SP51 OZU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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