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RJ51 YXS

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,792 mi
Last recorded124,792 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 124,792 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 124,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush in arm shock bolts too (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush in arm shock bolts too (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 107,894 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 101,968 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 94,536 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edged,deteriorated and splits in tread

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake cables deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres damaged outer sidewall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight movement both front bottom ball joints

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2013 94,536 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edged,deteriorated and splits in tread

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake cables deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres damaged outer sidewall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight movement both front bottom ball joints

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,837 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn inner shoulder,perished and split

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight interaction rear position lamps

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres worn inner shoulder

nearsdide front tyre damaged outer sidewall

offside front tyre has split in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,615 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 69,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres wearing inner shoulders

nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2009 69,746 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres wearing inner shoulders

nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2008 64,850 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 56,382 miles

exhaust rusty

rear suspension worn

Fail 29 May 2007 56,382 miles

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

exhaust rusty

rear suspension worn

Pass 5 Jun 2006 45,170 miles

front tyres close to limit.rear brake pads low.exhaust corroded,

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 YXS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YXS, 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 YXS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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