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RJ51 TXK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,509 mi
Last recorded100,509 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 TXK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 100,509 miles

adavnce movement o/s/r outer arm outer bush needs attention

advance movement to both front upper arm inner bushes needs attention

corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

o/s/r parking brake effort low

poor beam image to n/s/f headlight

slight exhaust blow down pipe flexi joint

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2012 97,681 miles

advance movement in o/s/f upper arm inner bushes needs attention

exhuast corroded

handbrake cables corroded

outer sills corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2011 94,537 miles

advance exhaust blow manifold area

advance movement in o/s/f upper arm inner bushes

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake hoses age craccking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2010 90,940 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight exhaust blow from exhaust

advance movement in n/s/f upper inner bush just passed at time of test needs attention asap

exhaust corroded

front inner pads wearing low

movement in both rear arm lower bushes

o/s/f headlight aim on lower limit

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2009 84,730 miles

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

Nearside handbrake cable is hanging down

Nearside rear tyre is cracking within the tread

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 84,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside handbrake cable is hanging down

Nearside rear tyre is cracking within the tread

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 75,173 miles

Both front tyres low on tread on inner edge

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outter shell corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,173 miles

Both front tyres low on tread on inner edge

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box outter shell corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2007 67,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,210 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 59,210 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 51,991 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 TXK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

RJ51 TXK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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