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AJ51 DKO

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,208 mi
Last recorded91,208 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 DKO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 91,208 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside wiper linkage brocken

rear silincer clamp deteriorated

rear silincer deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2015 91,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside wiper linkage brocken

rear silincer clamp deteriorated

rear silincer deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2014 83,597 miles

corrossion on exhaust system

corrossion on fuel lines

corrossion on vehicle's structure

nearside rear tyre has nail in it

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 83,578 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrossion on exhaust system

corrossion on fuel lines

corrossion on vehicle's structure

nearside rear tyre has nail in it

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,409 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

only just met parking brake requirements

only just met service brake requirements

Fail 30 Mar 2013 72,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,143 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both rear inner sils slightly corroded and thin

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

mid exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 12 May 2010 62,165 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2009 54,663 miles

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

minor cut on side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 45,054 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2008 45,054 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,343 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 37,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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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AJ51 DKO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AJ51 DKO, 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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AJ51 DKO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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