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RK51 EXP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,508 mi
Last recorded114,508 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 EXP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 114,508 miles

front exhaust has slight blow

rear pads worn thin

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,920 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 100,915 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,471 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

DRIVERS OUTER DOOR HANDLE INSECURE

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

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

O/S REAR SUSPENSION ARM AND LOCATING PIN DIFFERANT TO N/S PIN AND LOCATED AT DIFFERANT ANGLE

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

REAR FLOOR PAN AREAS CORRODED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN HOLES

REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 3 Mar 2014 81,741 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

DRIVERS OUTER DOOR HANDLE INSECURE

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

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

O/S REAR SUSPENSION ARM AND LOCATING PIN DIFFERANT TO N/S PIN AND LOCATED AT DIFFERANT ANGLE

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

REAR FLOOR PAN AREAS CORRODED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN HOLES

REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 18 Feb 2014 81,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Drivers door handle slightly insecure, rear sill and rear suspension covers fitted.

Exhaust in poor condition and has a minor blow at the front.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/R tyre damaged tread area, n/s/r macpherson strut appearsa to have been rubbing tyre, very close at time of test.

O/S/R radius arm fitted incorrectly (Recommend attention soon)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate damaged, corrosion forming on o/s floor area as well as both inner sill areas.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,028 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 74,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYES LOW ON EDGES

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,695 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 65,188 miles

Engine noisy.

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

Exhaust heat-shield slightly loose.

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2011 65,188 miles

Engine noisy.

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

Exhaust heat-shield slightly loose.

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,263 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2009 58,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,367 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 49,367 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,776 miles

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 EXP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RK51 EXP, 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 EXP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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