CarVerify

Free Car Check

WF51 VYE

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,210 mi
Last recorded101,210 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 101,210 miles

Rear floor corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 101,206 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear floor corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 98,823 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 98,726 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front washer poor in operation

Offside front wiper worn

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

Possibly slight roughness to nearside rear wheel bearing

Rear wiper worn and damaging the rear screen and rear washer not working

The complete exhaust system is deteriorated. Minor leaks on front flexi section only.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 91,253 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

deterioration on exhaust rear box

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,253 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

deterioration on exhaust rear box

Pass 22 Oct 2011 84,731 miles

front section of exhaust in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wear on nearside rear brake disc

Pass 16 Oct 2010 76,371 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,329 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both hand brake cable outer casings deteriorated

both rear suspension arm rearward outer bushes near wear limit

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

exhaust rear box deteriorated

hand brake travel near wear limit

nearside hand brake reading near limit

offside front suspension arm upper ball joint near wear limit

offside front suspension arm upper bush near wear limit

rear number plate faded

Pass 27 Sep 2008 62,913 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorated

rear number plates faded

Fail 25 Sep 2008 62,913 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear section deteriorated

nearside rear brake pads close to limit

rear number plates faded

Pass 6 Oct 2007 47,061 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,328 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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WF51 VYE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WF51 VYE?

You can check the full history of WF51 VYE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WF51 VYE registered?

WF51 VYE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is WF51 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 VYE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF51 VYE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WF51 VYE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.