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AJ51 TXY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,564 mi
Last recorded129,564 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 TXY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 129,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil level on min

Fail 24 Apr 2013 129,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exh box badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2012 126,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

signs of possible overheating offside rear brake

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 15 Mar 2012 126,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

signs of possible overheating offside rear brake

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2011 114,072 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 114,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 101,344 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 92,680 miles

all discs corroded

n/s front side wall cracked

nail n/s rear and tyre cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2008 87,969 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 87,969 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)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 79,599 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,599 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 71,148 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 71,148 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 TXY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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