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AJ51 SOU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,819 mi
Last recorded92,819 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 SOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 92,819 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,635 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,386 miles

various dents and scratches

air bag light on

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

exhaust system corroded/slight blow at silencers

front tyres heavily scrubbed

gearbox appears to be leaking

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicator

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper arm missing

slight bind to n/s/r brake

slight play in n/s/f upper suspension arm

suspension and chassis components heavily corroded

timing belt cover loose

Fail 24 Feb 2011 79,386 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag light on

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

exhaust system corroded/slight blow at silencers

front tyres heavily scrubbed

gearbox appears to be leaking

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicator

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper arm missing

slight bind to n/s/r brake

slight play in n/s/f upper suspension arm

suspension and chassis components heavily corroded

timing belt cover loose

various dents and scratches

Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,448 miles

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

squealing from auxiliary belt area

surface corrosion to o/s/r outer brake disc

Fail 26 Feb 2010 75,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

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

squealing from auxiliary belt area

surface corrosion to o/s/r outer brake disc

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,954 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 68,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 63,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,683 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,315 miles

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

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 SOU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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