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LB51 KRE

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,138 mi
Last recorded32,138 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 KRE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 32,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,418 miles

hand brake cable rubber broken

power steering fluid around resovoir

Pass 26 Nov 2011 25,700 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 24,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracked on thread

Pass 13 Nov 2010 24,238 miles

both rear tyres cracked on thread

Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,805 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFSIDE FRONT WING UNDERSHEILD SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Fail 9 Nov 2009 21,805 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFSIDE FRONT WING UNDERSHEILD SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 12 Nov 2008 20,425 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 20,425 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust downpipe heatshield is loose and noisy

Pass 21 Nov 2007 15,332 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 15,332 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 11,406 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 11,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL BADLY DAMAGED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 22 Nov 2005 8,946 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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LB51 KRE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LB51 KRE, 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 LB51 KRE registered?

LB51 KRE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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