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WG51 CVN

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,542 mi
Last recorded74,542 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 CVN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,542 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 74,542 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,015 miles

Air leak ,engine

Coolant tan k found empty

Oil level low

Surface cracks nsr tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2014 71,015 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Air leak ,engine

Coolant tan k found empty

H/brake cable mounts broken

Oil level low

Surface cracks nsr tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,714 miles

both handbrake cable retainer rubbers deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Jun 2013 64,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both handbrake cable retainer rubbers deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Jul 2012

Clutch pedal rubber missing,

Engine breather fault.

Hand brake outer cable supports.

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,453 miles

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

drivers door check strap noisey.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 56,284 miles

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jun 2010 50,497 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on dash.

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on 3m at time of test.205/55r16v.

nearside power steering rack boot damp but not leaking inside boot.

Fail 12 Jun 2010 50,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on dash.

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on 3m at time of test.205/55r16v.

nearside power steering rack boot damp but not leaking inside boot.

nearside rear brakedisc slightly scored.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,317 miles

slight play in off side steering rack

Fail 3 Jun 2009 45,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,890 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Jul 2008 41,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

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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WG51 CVN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG51 CVN, 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 WG51 CVN registered?

WG51 CVN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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