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AJ51 RZM

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,973 mi
Last recorded57,973 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 RZM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 57,973 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust is corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake cables outer casing damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 56,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges & small cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 56,964 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges & small cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 53,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 51,637 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both handbrake outer cables casing cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2022 51,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both handbrake outer cables casing cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2021 50,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,747 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 49,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 48,470 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 46,851 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 43,899 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,381 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges & starting to perish

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,638 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Fail 28 Jul 2015 37,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,684 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 31,241 miles

handbrake support rubbers perished

rear exhaust box rubbers perished

Pass 4 Aug 2012 28,179 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 27,224 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,344 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 24,693 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,505 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 21,592 miles

rear exhaust box mountings starting to deteriorate

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 RZM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 AJ51 RZM, 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 AJ51 RZM registered?

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

Is AJ51 RZM safe to buy?

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