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AJ51 RZZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,573 mi
Last recorded102,573 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 102,573 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml light on

Fail 8 May 2013 102,573 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml light on

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,636 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 89,643 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front and nearside front - outer bumper mounting brackets corroded

offside handbrake effort down compared to nearside - suspect cable corroded

offside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted- refitted correctly

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 83,536 miles

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

the front bumper hangers have corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2011 83,520 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,195 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 77,979 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offide centre / nearside rear and offside rear floorpans - showing signs of corrosion which may need welding for the next test

Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,273 miles

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

both front suspension struts - lower mounting bushes - some deterioration/movement - not considered excessive

both front upper suspension arms - play/wear in pivot bushes - considered borderline and possible cause of knocking noise

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 17 Apr 2009 70,273 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front suspension struts - lower mounting bushes - some deterioration/movement - not considered excessive

both front upper suspension arms - play/wear in pivot bushes - considered borderline and possible cause of knocking noise

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 19 Apr 2008 62,633 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 12 Apr 2008 62,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 10 Apr 2007 54,601 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 54,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,250 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 RZZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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