MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front exhaust has slight blow
rear pads worn thin
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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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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