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RJ51 YWS

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,674 mi
Last recorded110,674 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 YWS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2010 110,674 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 100,440 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 96,512 miles

WATER LEAK ON BOTTOM HOSE BY EXHAUST MANIFOLD NEEDS LOOKING AT

Fail 19 Dec 2008 96,512 miles

WATER LEAK ON BOTTOM HOSE BY EXHAUST MANIFOLD NEEDS LOOKING AT

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 90,243 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 89,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 79,579 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 66,961 miles

advise on rear exhaust box rubbers perishing,but secured by extra fitments

advise on rear exhaust section rusted

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 YWS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YWS, 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 YWS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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