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ST51 FKJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,666 mi
Last recorded129,666 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 FKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 129,666 miles

Oil Leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 129,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil Leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 129,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 119,584 miles

Offside All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both side hand brake cable not secure

Fail 4 Feb 2015 119,584 miles

Offside All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both side hand brake cable not secure

Pass 29 Jan 2014 112,823 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 107,491 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 100,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

rear exhaust mounting slight deteriorated

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2012 100,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear exhaust mounting slight deteriorated

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,190 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 93,190 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 86,823 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 86,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 78,195 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 78,195 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 71,146 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 63,873 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 50,907 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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ST51 FKJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver 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 ST51 FKJ, 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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What year was ST51 FKJ registered?

ST51 FKJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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