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WR51 OAB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,177 mi
Last recorded137,177 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 137,177 miles

front roll bar d bushes worn

most exhaust mounts broken

Fail 31 Oct 2014 137,177 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front roll bar d bushes worn

most exhaust mounts broken

Pass 2 Sep 2013 124,104 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 30 Aug 2013 124,104 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 119,599 miles

Airbag light is on

Backbox outer skin is corroded away

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

Front brake discs are heavily corroded

Front subframe is corroded in places

Front wipers are smeraing the screen

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Fail 20 Aug 2012 119,599 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Airbag light is on

Backbox outer skin is corroded away

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

Front brake discs are heavily corroded

Front subframe is corroded in places

Front wipers are smeraing the screen

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine/gearbox area

O/S/F tyre is on 3mm on edges and cracked heavily on tread and face

O/S/R tyre has 2 possible punctures in tread and also heavily cracked on face and tread

Pass 6 Sep 2011 114,592 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 110,707 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 107,081 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 107,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 96,731 miles

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

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

coolant below minimum level

engine oil very low

Fail 23 Jan 2008 96,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coolant below minimum level

engine oil very low

Pass 25 Oct 2006 89,300 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 76,009 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 OAB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAB, 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 OAB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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