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AJ51 RYC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

101,763 mi
Last recorded101,763 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 RYC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 101,763 miles

slight blow from exhaust manifold area

Pass 7 Nov 2017 97,710 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Chip in front windscreen

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Slight blow from exhaust manifold

Fail 7 Nov 2017 97,710 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight blow from exhaust manifold

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Chip in front windscreen

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 97,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Chip in front windscreen

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Slight exhaust blow from manifold

Fail 5 Sep 2017 97,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front inner brake discs becoming scored and corroded

slight blow from exhaust manifold gasket

Fail 17 Aug 2017 97,626 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush O/s & N/s D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan marked in chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber hanger broken (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & corroded (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2016 93,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2016 93,022 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,637 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 90,637 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,092 miles

rear exhaust box detoriating

Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,745 miles

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)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 23 Aug 2013 85,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,249 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear exhaust mountings deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2011 80,172 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,681 miles

Both handbrake cables splitting / cracking.

Front brake pads wearing a little low.

Nearside handbrake cable mount cracking.

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)

Offside handbrake cable mount broken.

exhaust front flexi pipe leaking slightly.

front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 70,681 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both handbrake cables splitting / cracking.

Front brake pads wearing a little low.

Nearside handbrake cable mount cracking.

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)

Offside handbrake cable mount broken.

exhaust front flexi pipe leaking slightly.

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,917 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 63,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Sep 2007 59,723 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 59,723 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Aug 2006 54,168 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 54,168 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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AJ51 RYC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AJ51 RYC, 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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AJ51 RYC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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