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RE51 WCP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,130 mi
Last recorded144,130 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 WCP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 144,130 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)

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

front exhaust mounting missing

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2011 144,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front exhaust mounting missing

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2009 122,570 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 115,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2008 99,178 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 99,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 81,239 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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RE51 WCP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE51 WCP, 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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RE51 WCP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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