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AA51 LFA

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,298 mi
Last recorded113,298 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2014 113,298 miles

Front brake discs are rusty on inner face.

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 113,298 miles

Front brake discs are rusty on inner face.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 106,685 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 106,685 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 100,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 100,148 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 94,938 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 94,938 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,082 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 89,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 83,494 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 78,868 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 73,783 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 73,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 61,394 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 61,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 46,931 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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AA51 LFA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AA51 LFA, 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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AA51 LFA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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