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WF51 UVY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,663 mi
Last recorded84,663 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 UVY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 84,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,137 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 74,630 miles

(all) tyre(s) perished

(both) front brake pad(s) wearing low

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

minor chip(s) in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 May 2014 67,373 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2013 66,398 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,322 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 64,322 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

front wiper blades split

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,550 miles

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

front discs slight wear

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,796 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,529 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,415 miles

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

both front tyres wearing heavely on inside edges

both rear exhaust rubber mountings cracking and perishing

both rear tyres wearing down on outer edges and starting to perish

Fail 18 Sep 2007 39,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing heavely on inside edges

both rear exhaust rubber mountings cracking and perishing

both rear tyres wearing down on outer edges and starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 26,512 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 UVY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UVY, 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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What year was WF51 UVY registered?

WF51 UVY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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