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MJ51 JZD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,070 mi
Last recorded100,070 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 JZD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 100,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,031 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 91,452 miles

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,174 miles

os and front disc slightly worn

os and ns front tyres worn on inneredge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,316 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 71,311 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,272 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 66,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,936 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,892 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,714 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 30,163 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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MJ51 JZD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ51 JZD, 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 JZD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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