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AJ51 TWU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,862 mi
Last recorded138,862 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 138,862 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 130,149 miles

o/s/r tyres worn

Fail 8 Jun 2015 130,148 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyres worn

Pass 22 Oct 2014 122,991 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 122,991 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust rear section corroded

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2013 113,382 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,514 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 97,559 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,028 miles

Early corrosion setting in underside

Front exhaust bracket weld cracked and rattling

Slight buckle on Nearside rear wheel inner rim

Fail 5 Oct 2010 92,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Early corrosion setting in underside

Front exhaust bracket weld cracked and rattling

Slight buckle on Nearside rear wheel inner rim

Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,510 miles

Both handbrake cables outer layer deteriorating and causing slight stiffness in handbrake

Front echaust bracket mounting on engine has one weld broken causing vibration

Offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge cords close to exposure

Rear silenced outer skin peeling off

Fail 2 Oct 2009 86,510 miles

Both handbrake cables outer layer deteriorating and causing slight stiffness in handbrake

Front echaust bracket mounting on engine has one weld broken causing vibration

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge cords close to exposure

Rear silenced outer skin peeling off

Pass 9 Oct 2008 78,030 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,432 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 60,610 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 49,460 miles

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

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 TWU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TWU, 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 TWU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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