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WR51 FTD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,033 mi
Last recorded46,033 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 FTD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 46,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,268 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,165 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,348 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,327 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 28,408 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,940 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,683 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,415 miles

front suspension sub frame has slight corrosion

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2010 23,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front suspension sub frame has slight corrosion

rear exhaust box corroded

rear floor pans have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,154 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 18,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,720 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,217 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,942 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 12,489 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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WR51 FTD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WR51 FTD, 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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WR51 FTD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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