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RJ51 UDB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,884 mi
Last recorded85,884 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 UDB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,884 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Nov 2019 81,916 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 81,885 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,296 miles

N/s front antiroll bar linkage slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 77,296 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged Handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged Handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/s front antiroll bar linkage slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,450 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Front brake pads are becoming low

Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,746 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 67,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,835 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

excess corrosion in floor pan not within a prescribed area

Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,019 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,388 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion on floor panels

heavy corrosion on rear of exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,235 miles

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

age cracking on front suspension bushes

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on suspension components

some corrosion on floor panels

Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,228 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to floor sections

slight movement in o/s steering rack

Fail 27 Sep 2011 44,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to floor sections

slight movement in o/s steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2010 39,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

vibration from exhaust when revving

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,673 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,304 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 27,996 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,932 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 UDB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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