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WF51 YSE

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,853 mi
Last recorded118,853 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 YSE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 118,853 miles

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

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2014 118,626 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2013 109,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 103,653 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

heat shield loose over rear exhaust box.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,558 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 99,557 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 77,540 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,100 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,457 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,603 miles

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

handbrake outer cables starting to perish

Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,016 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 34,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

offside front tyre 40 profile, nearside has 45 profile

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust rubbers cracking

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 YSE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSE, 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 YSE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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