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HJ51 UZD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,775 mi
Last recorded88,775 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 UZD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 88,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside handbrake cable outter deteriorated

offside handbrake cable outter deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,524 miles

ABS light suspect

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both hand brake cables rusty,floors corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 78,524 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ABS light suspect

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both hand brake cables rusty,floors corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 68,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on.suspension bushes perished.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,003 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded,n/ floor slightly corroded,front brake discs slightly pitted,parking brake cable mounts broken, air bag light on

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,461 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose and noisy.

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,139 miles

o/s/r tyre tread low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,957 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 35,957 miles

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

both handbrake outer cables in poor condition

cuts in tread of both rear tyres

slight play in nearside front upper arm rear bush

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,786 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2005 20,883 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 20,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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HJ51 UZD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ51 UZD, 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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HJ51 UZD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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