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MA51 RRZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,596 mi
Last recorded132,596 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 RRZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 132,596 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 132,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 122,921 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 122,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 113,466 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on tread shoulders

bothrear tyres perished

park brake lever mechanism worn but still working as intended

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust hangers perished and cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2013 110,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on tread shoulders

bothrear tyres perished

park brake lever mechanism worn but still working as intended

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust hangers perished and cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2012 105,459 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on tread shoulders

park brake lever damaged but still functioning as inttended

Pass 6 Aug 2011 99,950 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

rear discs slightly lipped and scored

Fail 30 Jul 2011 99,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

rear discs slightly lipped and scored

Pass 6 Aug 2010 94,296 miles

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

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

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

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

OSF & NSF brajke discs slightly lipped

OSR & NSR brake discs slightly scored and worn

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leaking from engine - possibly from rocker cover gasket area

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 94,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

OSF & NSF brajke discs slightly lipped

OSR & NSR brake discs slightly scored and worn

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leaking from engine - possibly from rocker cover gasket area

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 89,534 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 89,534 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 82,252 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 76,068 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 76,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 69,920 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 69,920 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 58,753 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2005 58,753 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MA51 RRZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA51 RRZ, 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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MA51 RRZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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