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PX51 ZZD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,605 mi
Last recorded123,605 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 ZZD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 123,605 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 123,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres just on limit an differen alloys to rear

both hand brake cable outer casin cracked an starting to fray

both rear shockers has slight movement an play

both rear tyres just on limit

brake pipes covered unable to check properly

exhaust outer an inner sill , front and rear floors corroded

front pads wearing low

Fail 11 Jan 2012 123,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 114,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light on dash

parts of floor rusting

Fail 5 Jan 2011 114,732 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light on dash

parts of floor rusting

Fail 20 Dec 2010 114,715 miles

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

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

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 Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres have uneven wear and are close to wear indicators.

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing.

rear silencer exhaust clamp corroded and split.

security of exhaust system.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 104,861 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 90,597 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 90,595 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 76,703 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 64,262 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 19 Dec 2006 64,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 50,992 miles

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

GENERAL NOISE FROM OFFSIDE REAR HUB

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

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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PX51 ZZD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PX51 ZZD, 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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PX51 ZZD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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