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WF51 CHK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,996 mi
Last recorded105,996 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 CHK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 105,996 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bodywork in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,386 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 98,384 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 91,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 88,248 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 88,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 May 2014 78,728 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

abs warning lamp intermitant

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Fail 8 May 2014

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,213 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 68,208 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,154 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 51,154 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,357 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,742 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,150 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres are down to 3mm on inner edges

rear silencer rubbers are badly perished

slight play in steering rack

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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WF51 CHK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WF51 CHK, 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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WF51 CHK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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