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WP51 HYR

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,727 mi
Last recorded72,727 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 72,727 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

corrosion to underside rear floor pan area

front anti-roll bar has side to side movement

front discs worn

lift in both rear shock absorbers

nearside front brake wear sensor wire broken

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 20 Dec 2013 72,727 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

corrosion to underside rear floor pan area

front anti-roll bar has side to side movement

front discs worn

lift in both rear shock absorbers

nearside front brake wear sensor wire broken

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 19 Jan 2013 70,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

general under side corrosion

n/s front brake pad warning wire broken

n/s head light washer broken

Pass 19 Jan 2013 70,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

general under side corrosion

n/s front brake pad warning wire broken

n/s head light washer broken

Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,887 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 66,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor and both inner sills corroded

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2010 63,475 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2009 60,257 miles

both front indicators slightly showing white and nearside rear

slight play in both rear top mounts

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 29 Dec 2009 60,257 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front indicators slightly showing white and nearside rear

slight play in both rear top mounts

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,306 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 52,663 miles

damage on offside

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,358 miles

chip in windscreen

damage offside rear wheel arch

Pass 7 Dec 2005 44,527 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 HYR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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