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WP51 HYF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,583 mi
Last recorded57,583 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,583 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,348 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 57,348 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 57,008 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,539 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 55,523 miles

Nail nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 53,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 51,606 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,172 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,919 miles

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

N/S handbrake cable holder detached

O/S handbrake cable holder spliting

Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,514 miles

Both Rear Exhaust Rubber Weathered (Splitting)

Front BTyres On 3MM On Both Edges

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

Oil leak

Rear Disc's Slightly Corroded And Pads About 75% Worn

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

Slight Play in O/S Of Rack

Fail 15 Feb 2010 46,514 miles

Both Rear Exhaust Rubber Weathered (Splitting)

Front BTyres On 3MM On Both Edges

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Disc's Slightly Corroded And Pads About 75% Worn

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

Slight Play in O/S Of Rack

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,404 miles

Both Hand Brake Cables Splitting

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

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

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

Oil leak

One Bulb Is Out On High Level Brake Light

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight Play in O/S Of Rack

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,066 miles

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,124 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,587 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 23,587 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 21,592 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES NOT CLEARING SCREEN

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON CENTRE OF INNER DISCS

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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 HYF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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