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WV51 VPE

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

107,952 mi
Last recorded107,952 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016 107,952 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported ex. rubbing on fuel tank because mounting bracket corroded off. (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 94,612 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

nearside rear / rear compliance arm hub bush has slight play

offside front top wishbone rear bush has slight play in rear bush

Fail 18 Jul 2015 94,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

nearside rear / rear compliance arm hub bush has slight play

offside front top wishbone rear bush has slight play in rear bush

offside ront tyre bold on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,653 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 84,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 75,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 75,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,551 miles

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

o/s front tyre starting to wear on inner treads

Fail 6 Jul 2012 65,551 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s front tyre starting to wear on inner treads

Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,005 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 60,969 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,656 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 57,602 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,189 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner treads rear exhaust box outer casing corroded but not blowing

Fail 8 Jun 2009 55,178 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner treads rear exhaust box outer casing corroded but not blowing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,774 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,028 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer shell starting to corrode

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 VPE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VPE, 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 VPE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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