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WV51 TXT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,407 mi
Last recorded77,407 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 TXT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,407 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,279 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,527 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE CABLE OUTER CASING DETERIORATED

Fail 13 Sep 2007 51,906 miles

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

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

srs light on

Pass 13 Sep 2007 51,906 miles

srs light on

Pass 14 Sep 2006 43,462 miles

nearside front flasher lense cracked

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 TXT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red 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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

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

Is WV51 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 TXT 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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