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WP51 HVK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,586 mi
Last recorded149,586 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 HVK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 149,586 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer hangers perished

Fail 2 Jan 2013 149,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer hangers perished

Pass 25 Nov 2011 141,563 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 128,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 128,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 115,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 115,489 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r side lamp continually on

Pass 28 Nov 2008 102,108 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 102,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 91,283 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 78,540 miles

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

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

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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WP51 HVK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP51 HVK, 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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WP51 HVK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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