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LB51 KUK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,176 mi
Last recorded86,176 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 KUK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2011 86,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2011 86,176 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 74,067 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 74,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 65,950 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 65,950 miles

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 59,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 59,984 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 50,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 50,095 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 39,520 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 KUK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KUK, 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 KUK registered?

LB51 KUK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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