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AJ51 TJO

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,943 mi
Last recorded98,943 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 TJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,943 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre outter side wall

Fail 8 Aug 2014 98,938 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine warning light on

small cut in n/s/f tyre outter side wall

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,965 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 92,959 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,265 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 91,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 78,265 miles

front exhaust cat/engine mount bracket broken

Fail 17 Sep 2010 78,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

front exhaust cat/engine mount bracket broken

Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,822 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,183 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,138 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,154 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 42,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TJO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TJO, 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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What year was AJ51 TJO registered?

AJ51 TJO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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