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MW51 WVZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,892 mi
Last recorded77,892 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 WVZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,892 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded & has minor leak of exhaust gases

front brake discs corroded

slight play in front anti roll bar links & bushes worn

Fail 28 Apr 2015 77,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded & has minor leak of exhaust gases

front brake discs corroded

slight play in front anti roll bar links & bushes worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,819 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 63,925 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 63,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 57,357 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 57,357 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 52,184 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 46,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,830 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 39,295 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,775 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,586 miles

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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MW51 WVZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW51 WVZ, 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 MW51 WVZ registered?

MW51 WVZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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