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AV51 RHX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,937 mi
Last recorded123,937 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 RHX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 123,937 miles

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

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 123,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 120,319 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering column

Fail 27 Jun 2013 120,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in handbrake lever

slight play in steering column

Pass 14 Jul 2012 114,169 miles

slight blow on exhaust at rear conention and at front repair,engine water leak, rear exhaust mount broken,

Fail 14 Jul 2012 114,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight blow on exhaust at rear conention and at front repair,engine water leak, rear exhaust mount broken,

Pass 29 Jul 2011 103,817 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 103,817 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 95,799 miles

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

back box rubber mountings deteriorated

body damage to o/s/r qtr panel

both front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

no rear view mirror

no rear washer

Fail 30 Jul 2010 95,799 miles

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

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

back box rubber mountings deteriorated

body damage to o/s/r qtr panel

both front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

no rear view mirror

no rear washer

Pass 4 Aug 2009 89,581 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

damage to the o/s front door

rear washer in op

slight corrosion on thye exhaust system and mountings

Fail 30 Jul 2008 83,261 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,261 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 15 Oct 2007 77,715 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,691 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 66,691 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 59,164 miles

passenger front seat dosn't operate correctly when tilting forward.This may hinder a rear passenger escape in an emergency.

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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AV51 RHX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AV51 RHX, 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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AV51 RHX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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