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NJ51 GUG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,322 mi
Last recorded74,322 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 GUG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,322 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both rear brake discs worn/corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front coil springs corroded

nearside front brake disc dust cover bent

nearside front floor pan thin and corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear floor pan covered in underseal

offside rear tyre slightly perished centre tread

radiator crossmember damaged/bent

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 16 Aug 2012 74,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both rear brake discs worn/corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front coil springs corroded

nearside front brake disc dust cover bent

nearside front floor pan thin and corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear floor pan covered in underseal

offside rear tyre slightly perished centre tread

radiator crossmember damaged/bent

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 4 Jul 2012 74,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both rear brake discs worn/corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front coil springs corroded

nearside front brake discs dust cover bent

nearside front floor pan thin and corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished centre tread

radiator crossmember damaged/bent

Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,604 miles

ADVISORY BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT PITTING ALSO CROSSMEMBER UNDER RADIATOR SLIGHT ACCIDENT DAMAGE ALSO SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,355 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,663 miles

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

slight power steering fluid leak at rack area

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 20 Jan 2009 46,663 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight power steering fluid leak at rack area

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 15 Jan 2008 37,403 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,403 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 35,382 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 30,888 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 30,883 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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NJ51 GUG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NJ51 GUG, 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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NJ51 GUG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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