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AJ51 TGZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,593 mi
Last recorded98,593 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 98,593 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 94,108 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,622 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber mountings split

slight corrosion near side and off side rear floor pan

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 85,394 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,975 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 77,975 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,979 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,757 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,443 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)

both rear handbrake cables outter casings broken

offside & nearside track rod ends & tie rod ends have had heat applied.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 58,443 miles

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

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)

both rear handbrake cables outter casings broken

offside & nearside track rod ends & tie rod ends have had heat applied.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,049 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high level brake light 1 bulb not working

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

oil leak

slight play in steering rack offside front

Fail 21 Apr 2010 56,049 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)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high level brake light 1 bulb not working

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

oil leak

slight play in steering rack offside front

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,261 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 52,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,170 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 37,411 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 TGZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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