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AJ51 TRZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,603 mi
Last recorded165,603 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 TRZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 165,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 154,947 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 154,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 142,185 miles

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

MIL light on

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 142,185 miles

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

MIL light on

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 122,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 122,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 14,629 miles

front shox imbalanced

no sidelamps with ignition off

rear silencer outer skin coming away

slight exhaust blow on front pipes

Fail 23 Jan 2014 114,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front shox imbalanced

no sidelamps with ignition off

rear silencer outer skin coming away

slight exhaust blow on front pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,326 miles

rear silencer very rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2013 103,315 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,541 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 90,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,493 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has cut cords not exposed

Fail 2 Feb 2010 64,493 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has cut cords not exposed

Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,775 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 48,271 miles

rear number plate discoloured

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads getting low

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,292 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer signs of age

rear number plate discoloured

slight play in steering rack

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 31 Jan 2006 38,944 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 38,944 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

rear wiper blade split

slight play in offside of steering rack

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 TRZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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