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NJ51 XFH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,276 mi
Last recorded116,276 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 XFH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 116,276 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 106,887 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Ingress of water to N/S/F Headlamp

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 106,887 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Ingress of water to N/S/F Headlamp

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 96,333 miles

both handbrake cable mounting rubbers broken

offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 15 Sep 2012 96,333 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both hand brake cable mounting rubbers broken

Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,519 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 84,524 miles

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

slight blow from exhaust joints

Fail 8 Mar 2011 84,524 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

slight blow from exhaust joints

Pass 15 Mar 2010 83,313 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST ON JOIN CLAMP

Fail 12 Mar 2010 83,299 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST ON JOIN CLAMP

Pass 10 Mar 2009 77,600 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 77,599 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,598 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn uneven on inner edges of tyres

slight play in both front top inner bushes

Fail 14 Mar 2008 72,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres slightly worn uneven on inner edges of tyres

slight play in both front top inner bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,853 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 64,853 miles

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

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

front tyres on 1.6mm

rear discs corroded

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 XFH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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