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WV51 TXB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,952 mi
Last recorded134,952 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 TXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 134,952 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear springs slightley rusty,under body starting to rust,slight crackes both rear tryes,nearside front wing slightley damaged,engine light on.

Fail 18 Dec 2013 134,952 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear springs slightley rusty,under body starting to rust,slight crackes both rear tryes,nearside front wing slightley damaged,engine light on.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 122,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wing damaged repaired

Fail 29 Oct 2012 122,929 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wing damaged repaired

Pass 27 Oct 2011 116,068 miles

Handbrake cable adrift (nearside)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 116,068 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Handbrake cable adrift (nearside)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 108,934 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 108,934 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 99,193 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 99,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 90,226 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 79,033 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 79,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,404 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 67,304 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 55,408 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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WV51 TXB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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