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PG51 FWH

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,516 mi
Last recorded81,516 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 FWH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,516 miles

both rear tyres low inner edges

exhaust mouting rubber split but secure

Fail 4 Jan 2013 81,516 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres low inner edges

exhaust mouting rubber split but secure

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,191 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,255 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 71,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

hand brake cables outer caseings cracked and rusty.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 63,279 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 51,166 miles

no rear washers

slight blow from rear silencer

Fail 1 Sep 2007 51,166 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

no rear washers

slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,164 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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PG51 FWH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PG51 FWH, 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 PG51 FWH registered?

PG51 FWH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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