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KN51 OHJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,919 mi
Last recorded127,919 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 OHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 127,919 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 121,352 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 116,775 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 116,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 111,828 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 111,785 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 107,469 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Feb 2012 107,469 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2011 99,556 miles

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

Nearside 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 5 Mar 2010 94,034 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

wear on front brake discs

Fail 5 Mar 2010 94,034 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2009 82,064 miles

Both front brake discs rusty

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 77,810 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 77,808 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 71,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play at offside front wheel .

Pass 3 Jan 2006 57,820 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 57,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

REAR BRAKE PADS DOWN TO 1.5 MM LEGAL LIMIT

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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KN51 OHJ 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 64.7%.

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 KN51 OHJ, 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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KN51 OHJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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