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MJ51 XZG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,329 mi
Last recorded89,329 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 XZG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 89,329 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust section deteriorated, but securely mounted at time of test

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

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

floor pans corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Dec 2015 83,917 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust section deteriorated but securely mounted at time of test

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

Vehicle floor pan corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 17 Dec 2015 83,917 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust section deteriorated but securely mounted at time of test

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle floor pan corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 15 Dec 2014 80,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,644 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded but securely mounted

Nearside & offside rear parking brake cables deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2013 76,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre exhaust section corroded but securely mounted

Nearside & offside rear parking brake cables deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 67,784 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 67,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,905 miles

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

Front brake discs worn & deteriorated

Front exhaust heatshield deteriorated & rattling

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 58,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn & deteriorated

Front exhaust heatshield deteriorated & rattling

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,895 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,062 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front section heat shield rattling

Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,788 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 23,009 miles

BOTH REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XZG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZG, 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 XZG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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