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RJ51 DVP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,131 mi
Last recorded127,131 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 DVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 127,131 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 126,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 121,405 miles

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)

exhaust rear silencer box corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2011 121,405 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rear silencer box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 116,647 miles

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

nsr handbrake cable deteriorated

osr handbrake cable deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2010 116,642 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nsr handbrake cable deteriorated

osr handbrake cable deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 110,321 miles

ADVISE REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

N/S/REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE LOOSE

Fail 29 Jun 2009 110,321 miles

ADVISE REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

N/S/REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE LOOSE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,564 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 85,564 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake disc showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,593 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 63,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F TYRE ON WEAR INDICATORS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,887 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 DVP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RJ51 DVP, 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 DVP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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