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AJ51 TFN

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,224 mi
Last recorded117,224 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 117,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 106,118 miles

near side & off side front tyres worn on inner tread

Fail 26 Apr 2012 105,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

near side & off side front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 26 Apr 2011 93,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 81,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,449 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 68,449 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 64,304 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 64,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,564 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,564 miles

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

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

Both front bumper brackets corroded. front bumper marked, oil present on gearbox, corrosion present on both rear floor areas, dents in offside rear wheelarch.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil filter rusted, airbag light on, engine rattle

Rear washer not working, rear wiper blade unservicable, nearside front fog light not working, vehicle has had front end, radiater bent and reciever dryer bent.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 54,110 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,165 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 TFN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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