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RY51 SXN

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,174 mi
Last recorded101,174 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 SXN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 101,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil prtessuire warning light on

Fail 1 Oct 2009 101,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil prtessuire warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2008 93,910 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 86,861 miles

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

n/s/number plate lamp slightly dull

n/s/r tyre scrubbing slight also

o/s/f tyre scrubbing slightly

slight exaust blow front exaust pasted up temporarily

suspect tracking out

Pass 29 Sep 2007 86,861 miles

n/s/number plate lamp slightly dull

n/s/r tyre scrubbing slight also

o/s/f tyre scrubbing slightly

slight exaust blow front exaust pasted up temporarily

suspect tracking out

Fail 13 Dec 2006 80,103 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 80,103 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 72,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 72,168 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2004 62,749 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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RY51 SXN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RY51 SXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY51 SXN registered?

RY51 SXN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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