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AJ51 TKU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,447 mi
Last recorded122,447 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 122,447 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 122,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 111,290 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

genral underbody carrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2013 111,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

all 4 tyres worn

underbody rusting

Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,096 miles

Corosion throughout underbody

Slight play to offside front steering rack end

Slight play to offside front top wishbone bushes

Wear to both rear tyres

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 92,207 miles

Corosion to underbody

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

Nearside front headlamp aim low Borderline

Slight play to offside front top wishbone bush

Slight play to offside steering rack end

Wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2010 84,485 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of wiper blades

Corosion throughout underbody

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,266 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 67,261 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 67,234 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,290 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2006 53,433 miles

condition of exhaust rubbers

corrosion to exhaust back box

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 TKU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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