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WV51 VRU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,549 mi
Last recorded84,549 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 VRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,549 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front & offside front tyres getting low on inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,949 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 76,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 76,406 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear handbrake cables corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 62,288 miles

Bonnet safety catch is stiff

Brake fluid level is low.

Gear selector very stiff across the gate.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,963 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 55,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Both front tyres are wearing / worn on inner edges of tread.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 48,688 miles

Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear low on tread.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 48,686 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear low on tread.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 40,540 miles

*** Offside rear tyre is on the legal limit. ***

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 VRU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRU, 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 VRU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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