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TAZ 101

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,466 mi
Last recorded122,466 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 101
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 122,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake cable adrift

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 122,391 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake cable adrift

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 118,005 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis leg is corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 118,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis leg is corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 113,920 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,018 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 105,398 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 102,649 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,598 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 92,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,327 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,412 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,425 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,633 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 59,415 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,541 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,329 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,378 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,083 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,942 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,559 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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TAZ 101 is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TAZ 101, 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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TAZ 101 is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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