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AJ51 SHV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,152 mi
Last recorded93,152 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 SHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 93,152 miles

All floors corroding

All suspension components corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2019 93,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

All floors corroding

All suspension components corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,694 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 90,694 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,507 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 87,482 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

One rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,489 miles

Nearside Rear just legal stepped inner edge worn hard

ear floors corroding and floor to sill corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2016 85,440 miles

All position lamps not working not working with key off for park lights (1.1.A.3b)

Brake cable insecure both park brake (3.5.1d)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hold mid and rear (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% disc badly corroded and worn (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint has lift (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not on screen (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and worn (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear just legal stepped inner edge worn hard

ear floors corroding and floor to sill corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,835 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 82,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,669 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 78,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 70,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,049 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 65,049 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,740 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 54,836 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 54,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 48,981 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,637 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,895 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,619 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 SHV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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