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KY51 RHJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,238 mi
Last recorded62,238 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 RHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,238 miles

Slight judder to front brakes.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 62,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight judder to front brakes.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,485 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure and n/s front side reapeter lamp insecure and underside of car starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,050 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 53,187 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,187 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,937 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 42,319 miles

rear exhaust rubber almost broken. front & rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Sep 2006 32,399 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 26,374 miles

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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KY51 RHJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY51 RHJ, 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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KY51 RHJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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