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RA51 KHB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,682 mi
Last recorded86,682 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 KHB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 86,682 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 83,442 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 79,310 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,869 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,884 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 65,462 miles

Both front tyres worn on inners shoulders

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 52,883 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,730 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 39,284 miles

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

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

near side and off side front tyres wearing on outer edges possibly due to incorrect steering geometry

Fail 28 Apr 2009 39,169 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant level low

Engine oil level high

Pass 2 May 2008 32,509 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 32,507 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,053 miles

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

handbrake cable mounting broken

Pass 6 Mar 2006 16,650 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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RA51 KHB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RA51 KHB, 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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RA51 KHB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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