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GJ51 MZE

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,827 mi
Last recorded83,827 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 MZE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 83,827 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 80,520 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 80,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 May 2013 75,310 miles

Engine check light on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2013 75,310 miles

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

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

Engine check light on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,515 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 68,515 miles

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

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

air bag light on

back exhaust box rubber split only heald on buy strapping (part of rubber)

engine light on

front brake pads look low

offside front floor damaged

~~~~~~NO oil on dipstick and engine rattles on initial startup~~~~

Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,196 miles

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

both front tyres started wearing inner edges

e-man lamp on

ns parkbrake cable support clip broken

Fail 18 Oct 2010 57,196 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres started wearing inner edges

e-man lamp on

ns parkbrake cable support clip broken

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,083 miles

handbrake reserve travel becoming to minimum+mark in lower o/s screen

Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,106 miles

Both Rear Box Rubbers Weathering

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Slight Play in O/S Of Rack

Pass 31 Dec 2007 43,926 miles

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,422 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 36,422 miles

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

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

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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GJ51 MZE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ51 MZE, 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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GJ51 MZE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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