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AJ51 RZB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,335 mi
Last recorded128,335 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 RZB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 128,335 miles

Bootlid cannot be open

Both Rear disc has a corroded lip

Exhaust backbox has rust

Fuel cap slightly perished

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oily

front wipers slightly smearing

gearbox oily

Fail 17 Jan 2014 128,335 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Bootlid cannot be open

Both Rear disc has a corroded lip

Exhaust backbox has rust

Fuel cap slightly perished

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Warning messages on

engine oily

gearbox oily

Pass 20 Dec 2012 123,979 miles

found: offside rear parking brake performance low.

front brake's showing some imbslsnce.

nearside & offside rear brake disc's lipped & worn.

rear exhaust section corrode up.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 117,073 miles

Gearbox leaking

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 116,495 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Gearbox leaking

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs very worn

front brake pads are very worn

o/sand n/s front tyres are worn to legal limit

rear exhaust is very rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2010 69,335 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads are very worn

o/sand n/s front tyres are worn to legal limit

rear exhaust is very rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,257 miles

o/s wiper blade needed very soon

Fail 6 Oct 2009 64,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s wiper blade needed very soon

Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,526 miles

air bag light is on

n/s rear tyre is very worn

Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,206 miles

n/s front tyre is very worn

Pass 9 Nov 2005 33,632 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 33,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH OFFSIDE FRONT & REAR TYRES BLISTERING / CRACKED

EXHAUST TAIL BOX ROTTEN / VERY CORROSIVE!

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PAS DRIVE BELT SPLITTED / BROKEN

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

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED PASSENGER VIEW

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 RZB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 RZB, 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 RZB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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