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RJ51 YVY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

107,105 mi
Last recorded107,105 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,105 miles

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

child seat in nearside rear

interior mirror missing

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2015 107,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp insecure 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1c)

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

child seat in nearside rear

interior mirror missing

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,428 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 99,428 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 93,588 miles

front fog lights not working

Fail 29 Oct 2013 93,588 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front fog lights not working

Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,644 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 86,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake wear sensor detached nearside front ?

Fail 28 Oct 2011 79,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 79,451 miles

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 29 Oct 2010 69,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,691 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 61,691 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,862 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 54,645 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust manifold heatshield missing.

Interior mirror adrift.

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside handbrake cable adrift from mounting.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

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

rear silencer rusty.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,192 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 46,190 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Handbrake cables split and rubber mounts perished and detached.

Oil level on minimum.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,879 miles

Front brake discs worn and handbrake cables split.

Pass 21 Sep 2005 28,012 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on inside edge.

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 YVY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YVY, 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 YVY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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