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AV51 WMX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,588 mi
Last recorded127,588 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 WMX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 127,588 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 127,588 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 120,144 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 116,167 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 114,834 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 96,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 87,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 77,450 miles

slight play offside rear <rear> lower suspension arm outer bush

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,494 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 64,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cable nearside needs securing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,371 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,821 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 27,055 miles

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)

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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AV51 WMX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AV51 WMX, 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 AV51 WMX registered?

AV51 WMX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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