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RN51 AOJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,500 mi
Last recorded104,500 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 AOJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 104,500 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 104,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 102,755 miles

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

both front bumper support mount corroded

front anti roll bar slightly missalined

Fail 8 Feb 2012 102,755 miles

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

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

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

both front bumper support mount corroded

front anti roll bar slightly missalined

Pass 15 Apr 2011 92,326 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 92,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,633 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 74,344 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 63,296 miles

Both front discs wearing low on inner edges.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 61,251 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 53,313 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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RN51 AOJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RN51 AOJ, 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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RN51 AOJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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