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WR51 FTE

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,516 mi
Last recorded84,516 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 FTE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2016 84,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front pad wire damaged, not connected

Nearside Rear tyre, 2 metal objects in tread

Nearside head light washer damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut outer side wall and 0 INNER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre, 2 metal objects in tread

Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,657 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight damage to o/s/f tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2015 75,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight damage to o/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2014 69,382 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

front discs lipped

front tyres worn unevenly

rear discs corroded

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 22 Jan 2014 69,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

front discs lipped

front tyres worn unevenly

rear discs corroded

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,420 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2012 54,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,987 miles

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

advise cuts in o/s tyre wall xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre small cut to wall...

Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight rack play o/s....

Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight rack play..

Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 33,965 miles

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

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

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 FTE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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