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KE51 LRF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

22,047 mi
Last recorded22,047 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 LRF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,047 miles

Centre Front oil leak from engine sump plug (previous silicone) URGENT replacement

Fail 9 Sep 2015 22,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front oil leak from engine sump plug (previous silicone) URGENT replacement

Pass 2 Oct 2014 20,821 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 20,821 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,723 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 19,723 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 18,744 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 18,744 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 17,542 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 17,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust backbox rubbers splitting

Knocking from offside rear

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,728 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 16,728 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs slghtly scored

Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,153 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 15,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,335 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 13,335 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,705 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 7,977 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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KE51 LRF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KE51 LRF, 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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KE51 LRF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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