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AJ51 RZT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,634 mi
Last recorded111,634 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 RZT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 111,634 miles

EML lamp on

N/S/F outer brake disc pad worn low

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

No rear seats available at time of test. Tested as presented

O/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge of tread area

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

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

Rear silencer support rings broken but is supported by strapping

Slight exhaust gas leak at flexible joint area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 100,987 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn thin inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2011 100,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

offside front tyre worn thin inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 92,312 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 92,302 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 84,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,299 miles

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

n/s rear park break low

Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,368 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 48,260 miles

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

drivers door pull broken

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 RZT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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