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AJ51 TKK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,968 mi
Last recorded128,968 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 128,968 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 128,968 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 May 2015 126,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 126,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 112,566 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 112,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 112,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise front discs wearing and corrosion forming.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,987 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 May 2013 97,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 May 2013 97,821 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2012 86,059 miles

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

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

airbag light on.

corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

corrosion on tail exhaust silencer.

front brake pads wearing low.

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

slight exhaust blow from front pipe area.

Fail 28 May 2012 86,059 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

airbag light on.

corrosion on front & rear brake pads.

corrosion on tail exhaust silencer.

front brake pads wearing low.

one high level brake light bulb not working.

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

slight exhaust blow from front pipe area.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,960 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,616 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 62,616 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 46,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 46,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,255 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,888 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,500 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 16,857 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 TKK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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