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RJ51 TYA

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,537 mi
Last recorded66,537 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 TYA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 66,537 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,112 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front windscreen washers faulty

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 64,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front windscreen washers faulty

Nearside Front windscreen washers faulty

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 61,820 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge feathered

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,449 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 59,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,107 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 56,106 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,237 miles

Airbag Light on

tested wet

Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,215 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 45,440 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,580 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 42,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,640 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,737 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,134 miles

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

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

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 TYA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TYA, 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 TYA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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