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RJ51 DUV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,277 mi
Last recorded100,277 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 DUV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 100,277 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 100,272 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

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

Rear exhaust back box in poor condition

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 99,288 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 98,015 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,945 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Temp. repair to exhaust

Under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 3 Aug 2022 95,795 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Temporary repair to exhaust system

Under body corroded & heavily under sealed

Fail 1 Aug 2022 95,794 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Temporary repair to exhaust system

Under body corroded & heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,521 miles

underside and components heavily corroded and undersealed in places

Fail 9 Aug 2021 94,521 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside and components heavily corroded and undersealed in places

Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,016 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear metal fuel and brake pipes heavily undersealed

nearside front outrigger rusted through

temporary repairs to rear silencer

Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,173 miles

Rear exhaust section leaking /corroded /in very poor state

underside has surface rust /front rear

Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,442 miles

bonnet damaged

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

slight play in offside front top suspension arm mounting bushes

undersides of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,852 miles

front brake discs appear worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded and poorly mounted

rear floor pans rusted through and repaired from inside

rear outersills starting to corrode

undersides heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Apr 2017 86,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs appear worn

offside rear tyre worn low

rear exhaust silencer corroded and poorly mounted

rear floor pans rusted through and repaired from inside

rear outersills starting to corrode

undersides heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,924 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal. unable to view

nearside center floor pan rusted through and repaired from inside

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

rear coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Apr 2016 84,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator applied (1.1.A.3f)

brake pipes covered in underseal. unable to view

nearside center floor pan rusted through and repaired from inside

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

rear coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,853 miles

Nearside front tyre close to limit & worn on inner edge.

Nearside rear floor corroded.

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 82,853 miles

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

Nearside front tyre close to limit & worn on inner edge.

Nearside rear floor corroded.

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,920 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,643 miles

chassis rails corroded.

fuel pipes corroded.

tested in wet.

underside heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,737 miles

all coil springs corroded

center exhaust bracket in poor condition

dampness around steering rack

front chassis corroded

play in offside steering system

rear floors corroded

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,904 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,689 miles

noise from front brakes

o/s/f chassis corroded

rear ex/box corroded

slight play in steerin

Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,036 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,739 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,870 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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RJ51 DUV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RJ51 DUV, 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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RJ51 DUV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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