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RF51 KZT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,166 mi
Last recorded137,166 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 KZT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 137,166 miles

Front exhaust poor condition

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail exhaust (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mounts are of a temporary repair but still secure & supports exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2016 130,021 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge and tyre valve starting to perrish

Offside Rear starting to wear on inner edge

o/s handbrake cable support mount broken

Fail 27 Oct 2016 130,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge and tyre valve starting to perrish

Offside Rear starting to wear on inner edge

o/s handbrake cable support mount broken

Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,031 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Tail exhaust box rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2015 120,998 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis member (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 29 Sep 2014 110,632 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre wall.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight corrosion starting to show underneath.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 110,632 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Cut in nearside front tyre wall.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight corrosion starting to show underneath.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 105,635 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 105,627 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 101,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 101,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 94,965 miles

Both front and rear brake discs are worn

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 94,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front and rear brake discs are worn

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 88,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 73,973 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 65,856 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,511 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust rubber mountings splitting

very small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2005 45,467 miles

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

exhaust manifold bracket slightly cracked

handbrake cables gaiters split

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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RF51 KZT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue 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 RF51 KZT, 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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RF51 KZT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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