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RJ51 YZW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,985 mi
Last recorded114,985 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 114,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

offside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall(run-flat)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 114,977 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

high level brake light has 2 bulbs inop

slight play offside and nearside rear hub bush's

Pass 12 Oct 2010 103,370 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn on Inside edge

Both Rear Exhuast Mountings Poor

Center Stop Light Two Segments Not Working

Heat Shield On Manifold Loose

N/S/R Indicater Lens Cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2010 103,369 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both Front Tyres Worn on Inside edge

Both Rear Exhuast Mountings Poor

Center Stop Light Two Segments Not Working

Heat Shield On Manifold Loose

N/S/R Indicater Lens Cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2009 95,313 miles

Two Segments not working on center brake light

Fail 23 Oct 2009 95,313 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Two Segments not working on center brake light

Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,366 miles

o/s/r tyre close to leagal tread limit

Fail 24 Oct 2008 86,366 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre close to leagal tread limit

Pass 8 Oct 2007 76,652 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 67,403 miles

nearside rear indicator lense cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

very small chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2005 58,703 miles

Both rear hub bushes split

Both handbrake cables outter casings split

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 YZW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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