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AV51 LHA

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,755 mi
Last recorded113,755 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 LHA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 113,755 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)

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)

exhaust system is starting to corrode

Fail 13 Mar 2012 105,859 miles

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

O/S/R Suspension arm has slight damage

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 105,859 miles

O/S/R Suspension arm has slight damage

Pass 25 Mar 2011 100,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,806 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,231 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 80,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 80,951 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 74,451 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 65,084 miles

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

front service brakes show inbalance and runout.

Fail 30 Dec 2005 64,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

front service brakes show inbalance and runout.

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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AV51 LHA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey 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 AV51 LHA, 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 AV51 LHA registered?

AV51 LHA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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