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WP51 HWE

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,926 mi
Last recorded65,926 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 HWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,926 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,790 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 61,790 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 60,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,863 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,626 miles

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

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

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

offside parking cable insecuure

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,078 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,717 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,159 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 39,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,450 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 34,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,432 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 28,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 22,899 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
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WP51 HWE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WP51 HWE, 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 WP51 HWE registered?

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

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