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RF51 SJY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,590 mi
Last recorded125,590 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 SJY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 125,590 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 119,498 miles

center section an back box of the exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 113,999 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 113,999 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 109,510 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 103,270 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 98,161 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 91,587 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 84,929 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 74,426 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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RF51 SJY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SJY, 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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What year was RF51 SJY registered?

RF51 SJY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is RF51 SJY safe to buy?

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