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WX51 UOV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,851 mi
Last recorded104,851 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 UOV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 104,851 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 104,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,110 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 101,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

center heatsheild loose

n/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 92,828 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2010 92,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,417 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,753 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 72,331 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,363 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 54,342 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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WX51 UOV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WX51 UOV, 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 WX51 UOV registered?

WX51 UOV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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