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AR51 AZC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,663 mi
Last recorded120,663 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AZC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 120,663 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spare wheel well (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 120,647 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spare wheel well (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,176 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,407 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 107,405 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 103,075 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 103,138 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

rear floorpans corroded.

rear silender heavily corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,630 miles

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

floorpans slightly corroded.

rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 97,630 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

floorpans slightly corroded.

rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,417 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 88,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 80,033 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,248 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on all discs

oversized tax disc holder used

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

rear wiper blade worn out

sl;ight damage to both outter hand brake cables

surface rust on parts of susp.

under engine cover damaged

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,759 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 57,857 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,111 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 42,153 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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AR51 AZC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AR51 AZC, 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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AR51 AZC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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