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WG51 JXT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,078 mi
Last recorded85,078 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 JXT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 85,078 miles

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

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

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

front rollbar bushes worn

Pass 2 Dec 2011 82,134 miles

airbag warning light on

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f brake hose perishing

rear exhaust rubber mounts weak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 82,126 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f brake hose perishing

rear exhaust rubber mounts weak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 80,751 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,472 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,347 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 77,347 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 72,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

b oth front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear indicators starting to show white light

front brake discs are lipped

nearide front tyre is on 2mm

offside front and nearside rear tyres are on legal limit of 1.6 mm

rear exhaust silencer is corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,864 miles

b oth front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear indicators starting to show white light

front brake discs are lipped

nearide front tyre is on 2mm

offside front and nearside rear tyres are on legal limit of 1.6 mm

rear exhaust silencer is corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2007 61,509 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 61,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front and rear brake discs are lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2006 50,343 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre on 1.6mm legal minimum

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 JXT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JXT, 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 JXT registered?

WG51 JXT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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