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WV51 VNJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,314 mi
Last recorded72,314 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 72,314 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 65,145 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

front bumper support fixings corroded

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

both front bumper rear support fixings corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer adult seat belt not fully inspected child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread close to limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded on inner faces

o/s and n/s front bumper rear support fixings corroded

rear exhaust section corroded and weak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,586 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mountings cracked and perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge of tread

Fail 21 Oct 2009 37,289 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,289 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,343 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,820 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,034 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 245,950 miles

slight wear in o/s and n/s rear suspension lower hub bushes

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 VNJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VNJ, 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 VNJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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