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WF51 JVG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,589 mi
Last recorded79,589 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,589 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,901 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,676 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges but still above legal limit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

ns and os handbrake cables outer protection in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,028 miles

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

n/s handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

no engine oil reading on dipstick [4 litres added] needs checking regularly

Fail 30 Nov 2009 54,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no engine oil reading on dipstick [4 litres added] needs checking regularly

Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,924 miles

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

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

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

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

all front suspension bushes deteriorating /perishing

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

handbrake cables deteriorating

nearside and offside front lower ball joint housings corroding

rear tyres showing uneven wear [have cuts in tread ] and perishing

steering rack inner joints starting to show wear

Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,983 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges and have minor cuts in tread

no engine oil recording on dipstick [topped up]

rear tyres perishing and showing wear also several minor cuts in tread

Fail 30 Nov 2006 32,139 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,139 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 25,083 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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WF51 JVG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WF51 JVG, 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 JVG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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