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HJ51 WLU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

123,547 mi
Last recorded123,547 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 WLU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2012 123,547 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front number plate getting poor.

front pipe blowing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 99,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 99,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,526 miles

1 bulb not working in centre brake light

n/s/r trailing arm outer bush starting to pull apart

o/s/r road wheel slightly buckled

rear exhaust silencer corroded

suspect slight knocking from front roll bar

Fail 1 Sep 2010 88,526 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

1 bulb not working in centre brake light

n/s/r trailing arm outer bush starting to pull apart

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

number plate lights dull

o/s/r road wheel slightly buckled

rear exhaust rubber hanger split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play in n/s/f roll bar drop link

suspect slight knocking from front roll bar

Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,022 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2009 78,021 miles

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

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

both front indicators starting to show white

both front tyres worn on inner edges & very close to limit

n/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/r tyre tread low

rear brake discs lipped

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,201 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 66,200 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,951 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 54,951 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement in back of drivers seat

nearside front brake wear indicator wire broken

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,625 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 46,625 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside handbrake cable in poor condition

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

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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HJ51 WLU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 HJ51 WLU, 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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HJ51 WLU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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