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RK51 BDX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,287 mi
Last recorded89,287 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 BDX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,287 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Front and rear discs corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Fail 20 Jan 2022 89,287 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Front and rear discs corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 18 Jan 2021 87,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2021 87,695 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 84,842 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2020 84,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not in seat (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,187 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,265 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Front Both Shock Absorber Lower Attachment Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Front Both Tyre Treads Low Inner Edges 205 55 16 94W Extra Load Falken (2814

Front Sub Frame, Steering & Suspension Components Corroded

Offside Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Oil Leak

Rear Both Tyres Deteriorated 205 55 16 91W Pirelli (3709

Rear Sub Frame, Hub & Suspension Components Corroded

Some Underside Corrosion

Tested In Damp Conditions

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,726 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Exhaust System Has Some Corrosion But Not Leaking Gas

Front Both Brake Calipers Have Slight Corrosion

Rear Both Brake Discs Slight Wear

Fail 11 Jan 2017 68,726 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Exhaust System Has Some Corrosion But Not Leaking Gas

Front Both Brake Calipers Have Slight Corrosion

Rear Both Brake Discs Slight Wear

Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,786 miles

exhaust corroded - front heatshield loose

offside and nearside front suspension lower bushes worn/weak

offside front coil spring lower rubber split

rear floors started to corrode

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in front suspension top mounts

slight play in steering rack inner joint [offside]

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,314 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 63,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear floor pan corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,514 miles

Air bag light on

Both front tyres worn on edges, perished and on 3mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight oil leaks

Slight play in both front drop links

Suspension bushes nosie (very dry)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

airbag light on

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,023 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

babyseat fitted nearside rear

exhaust corroded

front discs slight wear

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jan 2011 54,727 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

babyseat fitted nearside rear

Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,727 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

babyseat fitted nearside rear

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,646 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes noisey

tested in damp conditions

Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,861 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,225 miles

slight oil leaks,slight corrosion on exhaust,both front lower arm bushes perished,both front tyres wearing on inner edges,rear tyres wearing on inner edges nearing tread markers,

Pass 21 Nov 2006 41,297 miles

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

o/s wiper blade starting to tear

rear rubber exhaust mounts perished

Fail 20 Nov 2006 41,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s wiper blade starting to tear

rear rubber exhaust mounts perushed

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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RK51 BDX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 RK51 BDX, 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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RK51 BDX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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