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RJ51 DXC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,995 mi
Last recorded58,995 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 DXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 58,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 58,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,232 miles

o/s/r tyre poor

Fail 12 Nov 2014 57,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre poor

Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,978 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 51,978 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 49,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,376 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 46,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 44,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,755 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,961 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 37,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 22,313 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 DXC 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 70.6%.

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 DXC, 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 DXC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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