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AJ51 SKE

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,072 mi
Last recorded63,072 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 SKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

coolant on minimum

Fail 9 Dec 2019 63,072 miles

Emissions not tested no oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

coolant on minimum

Pass 4 Dec 2018 55,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 55,320 miles

Emissions not tested oil below minimum (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,628 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 46,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,839 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 42,839 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,441 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 39,440 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 36,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 36,104 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 33,350 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 30,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 30,323 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 26,612 miles

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

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

both rear parking brake cables are starting to split

Pass 21 Oct 2011 26,612 miles

both rear parking brake cables are starting to split

Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,423 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,247 miles

both rear rubber exhaust mounts split

offside rear hub bush worn

Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,829 miles

both rear rubber exhaust mounts split

Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,985 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 23,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 18,620 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 SKE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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