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WP51 NOU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,249 mi
Last recorded75,249 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 NOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 75,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brakes in poor condition and pads worn

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

possable slight play in off side front lower ball joint

Pass 10 May 2017 73,052 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres have small age cracks

both wipers are streaky

Fail 10 May 2017 73,052 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres have small age cracks

both wipers are streaky

Pass 16 May 2016 66,963 miles

exhaust system corroding away

front discs corroding away

offside front tyres cracking up

Fail 14 May 2016 66,955 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system corroding away

front discs corroding away

offside front tyres cracking up

Pass 27 Jun 2015 66,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolts missing on offside front of heat shield

exhaust corroding away

Fail 27 Jun 2015 66,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolts missing on offside front of heat shield

exhaust corroding away

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,152 miles

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

back box exhuast corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 65,152 miles

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

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

back box exhuast corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,252 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,284 miles

exhaust system corroding away

Fail 27 Jun 2012 62,284 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

exhaust system corroding away

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,728 miles

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

rear tyres wearing bon inner tread

Fail 17 Jun 2011 60,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres wearing bon inner tread

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,904 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 57,645 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,752 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,948 miles

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

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

offside front tie rod has slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2005 52,287 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 NOU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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