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RN51 EKH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

131,788 mi
Last recorded131,788 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 EKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 131,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front wiper does not stop in the beginning position

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 131,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front wiper does not stop in the beginning position

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 128,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the tires tread

Fail 16 Nov 2016 128,850 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the tires tread

Pass 22 Apr 2016 127,743 miles

Child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the tires tread

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

Sat Nav holder removed prior to the test

moisture around the power steering cap

Fail 21 Apr 2016 127,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the tires tread

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

Sat Nav holder removed prior to the test

moisture around the power steering cap

Pass 17 Apr 2015 124,609 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 124,608 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Sat Nav holder is fitted to the windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2014 120,487 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 120,485 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sat Nav holder is fitted to the windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2013 117,035 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 112,272 miles

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

air bag light on

both front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 27 Apr 2012 112,272 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

both front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 15 Dec 2011 112,240 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

air bag warning light on

both hand brake cables starting to split and mounts starting to split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2010 107,880 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 107,880 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 100,800 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2008 97,633 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cuts in offside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 31 May 2008 97,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cuts in offside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 29 Nov 2006 89,472 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 88,694 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 19 Oct 2005 77,493 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 77,493 miles

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

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

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 EKH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 RN51 EKH, 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 EKH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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