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RO51 WWG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,298 mi
Last recorded123,298 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 WWG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 123,298 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2016 123,298 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,441 miles

Both rear floor areas next to drain holes are holed.

Exhaust is heavily corroded and blowing.

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 117,699 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 115,817 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rubbers poor

off side front tyre waering on inner eage

oil leak

rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2011 114,332 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Off side front brake disc slightly warped

Pass 6 Oct 2010 110,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 94,519 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 29 May 2008 81,369 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 81,369 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,690 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 67,690 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside egde need reolacing

front brake pads worn

hand brake loose

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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RO51 WWG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO51 WWG, 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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RO51 WWG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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