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MJ51 JYU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,144 mi
Last recorded63,144 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 JYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,724 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 55,700 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres worn to 2mm.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,942 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 50,942 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,225 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 44,225 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust back box is badly corroded advise replacement

o/s tyres have small cuts on the sidewall

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,878 miles

exhaust back box is very badly corroded advise replacement

front brake discs and pads are worn ,rear pads worn

slight cuts on sidewall of o/s rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2007 38,878 miles

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

exhaust back box is very badly corroded advise replacement

front brake discs and pads are worn ,rear pads worn

slight cuts on sidewall of o/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,635 miles

cuts on sidewalls of o/s tyres

exhaust rear mounting rubbers are very badly perished advise replace, corrosion on back box

n/s hand brake cable bracket is broken

o/s number plate light is slightly dim advise rectify

Fail 25 Aug 2006 30,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cuts on sidewalls of o/s tyres

exhaust rear mounting rubbers are very badly perished advise replace, corrosion on back box

n/s hand brake cable bracket is broken

o/s number plate light is slightly dim advise rectify

Pass 23 Sep 2005 22,880 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 22,880 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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MJ51 JYU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MJ51 JYU, 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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MJ51 JYU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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