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RA51 KYZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

129,670 mi
Last recorded129,670 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 KYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2018 129,670 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both rear tyre perished

front brake discs worn/pitted

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2018 129,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too high both front beam images obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged both front brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet not closing properly

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to chassis and components

rear tyres worn also perished and cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2017 126,836 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 126,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 123,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust rear box / mountings corroded

o/s wiperblade ends split

Fail 12 Mar 2013 119,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 119,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 117,098 miles

boot floor corroded

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

rear floors corroded

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2012 117,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

boot floor corroded

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

rear floors corroded

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2010 111,560 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 111,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 100,712 miles

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

Oil leak

drain holes corroded

n/s hand break cable insicure

Fail 8 Jan 2010 100,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

drain holes corroded

n/s hand break cable insicure

Pass 5 Dec 2008 93,452 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 87,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 83,291 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 83,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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 KYZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RA51 KYZ, 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 KYZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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