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AJ51 SKV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,487 mi
Last recorded77,487 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 SKV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,487 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 77,487 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 71,028 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust front stabilizer snapped.

o/s/f. bumper bracket corroded.

o/s/r. tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 71,028 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust front stabilizer snapped.

o/s/f. bumper bracket corroded.

o/s/r. tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

both handbrake cables insecure.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,313 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f. handbrake cable not fixed at one point.

Fail 8 Dec 2008 61,313 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f. handbrake cable not fixed at one point.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,946 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 36,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 29,094 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 SKV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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