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AJ51 RZN

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,782 mi
Last recorded120,782 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2015 120,782 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust corroded and leaking exhaust gases

front tyres worn on insides

nail nearside front tyre

rear silencer rubber mount split

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 115,967 miles

all suspension springs have corrosion to them

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine managment light on

no outside access to the boot

rear exhaust rubber cracking

rear wiper blade u/s

slight exhuast blow from manifold area

very slight play in both front lower ball joint

Fail 11 Apr 2014 115,966 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension springs have corrosion to them

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine managment light on

no outside access to the boot

rear exhaust rubber cracking

rear wiper blade u/s

very slight play in both front lower ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,863 miles

OSF tyre tread low

handbrake efficiency low at 17%

Fail 28 Mar 2013 109,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSF tyre tread low

handbrake efficiency low at 17%

Pass 28 Mar 2012 103,595 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 97,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 77,503 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 56,743 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 56,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 46,438 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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AJ51 RZN 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 69.2%.

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

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