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SP51 OZW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,603 mi
Last recorded69,603 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 OZW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 69,603 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 69,592 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,332 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 64,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 51,006 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 51,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 41,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2013 29,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 4 Jan 2013 29,069 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2012 18,624 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,537 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 17,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 17,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 17,436 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,688 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 12,126 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 10,013 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 OZW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SP51 OZW, 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 SP51 OZW registered?

SP51 OZW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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