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WP51 HWY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,358 mi
Last recorded87,358 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 HWY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,358 miles

Nail in N/s rear tyre

corrosion under vehicle

slight play in O/s bottom ball joint

Fail 10 Jan 2017 87,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose lose on to tie bar (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor - marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor - marked (5.2.6)

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

Nail in N/s rear tyre

corrosion under vehicle

slight play in O/s bottom ball joint

Pass 14 Jan 2016 82,558 miles

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Rear exhaust rubbers are in poor condition.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 82,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s.

O/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge & is close to the limit.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Rear exhaust rubbers are in poor condition.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,332 miles

Front subframe is corroding.

N/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge, is close to the limit & will expose the cords soon.

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s.

Oil on engine.

Rear exhaust is in poor condition.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 76,313 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front subframe is corroding.

N/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge, is close to the limit & will expose the cords soon.

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s.

Oil on engine.

Rear exhaust is in poor condition.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 70,285 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Front flexible section of exhaust is deteriorating.

Long travel on handbrake.

N/s handbrake effort is not as good as o/s.

Oil leak on engine.

Rear exhaust is heavily corroded.

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers are in poor condition.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 70,285 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion in various places.

Front flexible section of exhaust is deteriorating.

Long travel on handbrake.

N/s handbrake effort is not as good as o/s.

Oil leak on engine.

Rear exhaust is heavily corroded.

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers are in poor condition.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 61,269 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,149 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,366 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 37,095 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,698 miles

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

two rear silencer mouting rubber split (silencer still supported by straps around rubbers)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 33,698 miles

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

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

two rear silencer mouting rubber split (silencer still supported by straps around rubbers)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,760 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking (crazy paving)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 30,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking (crazy paving)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,780 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,356 miles

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

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 HWY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HWY, 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 HWY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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