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PN51 ECJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,559 mi
Last recorded126,559 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 ECJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 126,559 miles

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

underbody and suspension corroded,some areas weak

Fail 7 May 2019 126,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody and suspension corroded,some areas weak

Pass 15 May 2018 114,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody and subframes corroded,some areas weak

Pass 19 May 2017 105,345 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 105,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 1 May 2017 105,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Wiper broken

Pass 3 May 2016 99,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 96,471 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 94,503 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 94,503 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 83,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all steel brake pipes heavilly coated in grease

several areas of underside corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,462 miles

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

all steel brake pipes heavilly coated in grease

several areas of underside corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 25 Jul 2011 76,232 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Handbrake cable casings splitting

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 76,232 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Handbrake cable casings splitting

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,364 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,904 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,352 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are going out of shape

front brake discs are getting worn

handbrake lever ratchett mech is getting worn

n/s/f washer inop

wiper blades are getting worn

Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,208 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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PN51 ECJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PN51 ECJ, 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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PN51 ECJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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