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RJ51 TYG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,594 mi
Last recorded120,594 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 TYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 120,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan area showing a previous welded repair

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner and outer tread

Nearside parking brake cable secured by a non standard means but in a secure condition

Nearside parking brake cable support mounting snapped

Offside Front floor pan area showing a previous welded repair

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner and outer tread and showing a small cut to outer sidewall but not exposing inner cords

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated but secure

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

damage to radiator support bracket and air box lower

exhaust manifold heat shield deteriorated and certain retaining bolts missing

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated but not adversely affecting the beam image

noise from cambelt area/ auxility drive belt area during the test

underside of vehicle muddy but not preventing an inspection

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

vehicle under tray damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2019 120,582 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier retaining strap insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire insecure

Nearside Front floor pan area showing a previous welded repair

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside parking brake arm stiff in operation

Nearside parking brake cable support mounting snapped

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan area showing a previous welded repair

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated but secure

bulb warning light illuminated

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

damage to radiator support bracket and air box lower

engine oil level low check for emission test purposes

exhaust manifold heat shield deteriorated and certain retaining bolts missing

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated but not adversely affecting the beam image

nearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing the screen

noise from cambelt area/ auxility drive belt area during the test

rear wiper arm and blade missing

underside of vehicle muddy but not preventing an inspection

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

vehicle under tray damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2018 114,374 miles

Nearside Front Prescribed area showing a previous repaired area floor pan area

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prescribed area showing a previous repaired area floor pan area

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer mount rubbers deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins heavily corroded

nearside and offside handbrake cables deteriorated and securing straps broken and have been secured by an alternative means

nearside and offside rear tyres showing slight abnormal tread wear

underside of vehicle muddy

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

vehicle under tray damaged but secure

Fail 15 Nov 2018 114,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp lense deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake arm seized (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake arm seized (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet insecure (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp lense deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp retaining strap bolt missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prescribed area showing a previous repaired area floor pan area

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prescribed area showing a previous repaired area floor pan area

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer mount rubbers deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins heavily corroded

engine oil level low checked for emissions test

exhaust manifold heat shield loose

nearside and offside handbrake cables deteriorated and securing straps broken and have been secured by an alternative means

nearside and offside rear tyres showing slight abnormal tread wear

nearside and offside wiper blades split unable to test clearing function due to above washer faults

underside of vehicle muddy

vehicle under tray damaged but secure

Pass 23 Nov 2017 110,797 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lazy compared to offside - 24% difference (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front fuel pipe by floor/bulk head very corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor - very corroded but not gone through (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2017 110,797 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lazy compared to offside - 24% difference (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front fuel pipe by floor/bulk head very corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor - very corroded but not gone through (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2017 110,761 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 109,460 miles

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

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

corrosion to floor pans front & rear

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,211 miles

NSR tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not holed

Fail 27 Nov 2015 105,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not holed

Pass 24 Oct 2014 102,219 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear floor pans

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 102,080 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear floor pans

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 100,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underside corrosion

nearside registration light dim

rear silencer badly deterioated

Pass 10 Oct 2013 100,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underside corrosion

nearside registration light dim

rear silencer badly deterioated

Pass 18 Oct 2012 97,954 miles

engine oil level very low

rear exhaust silencer and rubber mountings poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2011 94,523 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 94,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,633 miles

front & rear brake discs corroding.....

o/s/r shock absorber weeping.....

rear exhaust silencer corroding.....

Pass 12 Oct 2009 83,298 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 83,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

various chips to nearside screen

Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 69,732 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 69,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear silencer mountings split exhaust supportted by reserve method

Pass 29 Sep 2006 62,647 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 TYG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TYG, 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 TYG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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