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RV51 JYY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,066 mi
Last recorded132,066 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 JYY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 132,066 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2014 132,060 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 127,463 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 127,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 123,255 miles

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

airbag light on

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2012 123,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 118,592 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc's slighty pitted

Fail 23 Jan 2012 118,391 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 118,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc's pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 115,013 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 114,930 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 107,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 107,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 96,654 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 96,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 85,472 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 83,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 74,182 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 61,198 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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RV51 JYY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RV51 JYY, 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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RV51 JYY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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