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AJ51 TYG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,951 mi
Last recorded124,951 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 124,951 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 124,951 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 119,366 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2014 119,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2013 112,010 miles

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

engine management light on dashboard

front exhaust flexible section becoming corroded

n/s front lower suspension bushes becoming worn

n/s front top suspension arm ball joint becoming worn

o/s front top suspension arm ,inner bushes becoming worn

rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 May 2013 112,010 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine management light on dashboard

front exhaust flexible section becoming corroded

n/s front lower suspension bushes becoming worn

n/s front top suspension arm ball joint becoming worn

o/s front top suspension arm ,inner bushes becoming worn

rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2012 103,676 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,506 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 88,046 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,046 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 80,929 miles

2x rear exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 80,929 miles

2x rear exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 75,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,277 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 57,001 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 TYG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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