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RJ51 TXH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,941 mi
Last recorded139,941 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 TXH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 139,941 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 139,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 134,260 miles

exhaust has slight blow when cold

front suspention lower arm bushes wearing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

some parts of vehicle corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2012 134,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust has slight blow when cold

front suspention lower arm bushes wearing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

some parts of vehicle corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2011 126,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

brake pipes corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

flexy hoses deteriorated

front indicators discoloured

handbrake cables insecure

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in o/s steering arm

springs corroded

suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2011 126,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

brake pipes corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

flexy hoses deteriorated

front indicators discoloured

handbrake cables insecure

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in o/s steering arm

springs corroded

suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2010 120,932 miles

n/s/f seat tilt inop

Fail 27 May 2010 120,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f seat tilt inop

Pass 11 Jun 2009 112,332 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 112,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 103,022 miles

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY 2/ GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Aug 2007 92,616 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 TXH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TXH, 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 RJ51 TXH registered?

RJ51 TXH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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