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WV51 TOU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,296 mi
Last recorded88,296 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 TOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,296 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 61,638 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,249 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,257 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,943 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 41,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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WV51 TOU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WV51 TOU, 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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What year was WV51 TOU registered?

WV51 TOU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WV51 TOU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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