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GJ51 WKG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,177 mi
Last recorded46,177 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 WKG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,177 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 46,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 41,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 41,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,706 miles

Both tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 35,706 miles

Both tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,123 miles

One rear rubber mount's deteriating.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,860 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 26,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,708 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,298 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,077 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 18,135 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 14,939 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,968 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,262 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 7,816 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 6,886 miles

exhaust heatshield damaged

front wiperblades in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear wiperblade split

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 WKG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GJ51 WKG, 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 WKG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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