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AJ51 TWY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,750 mi
Last recorded134,750 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 134,750 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 130,389 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing showing first signs of wear

Rear exhaust hanger broke

Pass 10 Oct 2015 122,700 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 122,700 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 119,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Oct 2013 112,893 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre

Nearside and offside rear tyres approx 2.5mm on inner edge also cracking in tread but no cords exposed

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 112,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre

Nearside and offside rear tyres approx 2.5mm on inner edge also cracking in tread but no cords exposed

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 94,301 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack but no cords exposed

Fail 24 Oct 2011 94,301 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack but no cords exposed

Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,202 miles

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

Lambda only just meet requiments

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted inner edge

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack no cords exposed

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,480 miles

Lambda only just meet requiments

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,799 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,928 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 49,928 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 40,940 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 TWY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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