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MK51 GUJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,784 mi
Last recorded152,784 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 GUJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2021 152,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front subframe corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 145,193 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

reverse lamps not working

Pass 2 Nov 2019 137,531 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 129,306 miles

Some localised corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2017 117,372 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 117,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,009 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,394 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 84,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside hand brake cable insecure

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,156 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,417 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,599 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,543 miles

front/brake/imballance rear/discs/worn nsf/top/&/bottom/ball/joint/worn osr/shocker/leaking oil/leval/low

Fail 11 Oct 2010 65,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front/brake/imballance rear/discs/worn nsf/top/&/bottom/ball/joint/worn osr/shocker/leaking oil/leval/low

Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,578 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 64,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,973 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 59,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

front brake pads low rear tyre low

Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,295 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 51,295 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 41,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,727 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 32,662 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 32,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MK51 GUJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MK51 GUJ, 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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MK51 GUJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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