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WF51 CHN

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,656 mi
Last recorded148,656 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 CHN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 148,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 148,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 131,919 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 131,911 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 120,416 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 111,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 111,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 105,015 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 95,251 miles

outer skin on silencer corroded

Fail 28 May 2010 95,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

outer skin on silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 855,860 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 855,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 77,199 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,832 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 53,271 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 53,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 CHN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CHN, 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 CHN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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