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AJ51 TPZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,115 mi
Last recorded45,115 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 TPZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 45,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2021 44,454 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 43,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,102 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 42,111 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 42,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195x60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure Arm (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 41,188 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 41,188 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 40,306 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,413 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,535 miles

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

rear exhaust oyter skin corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,416 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 37,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,207 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,283 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 29,984 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,677 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 23,863 miles

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

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 TPZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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