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LB51 KUU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,879 mi
Last recorded86,879 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 KUU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 86,879 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear lower all over (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and rear lower inner (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and rear lower inner (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,079 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 81,079 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,894 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 76,894 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,526 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 67,526 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,796 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 7 Dec 2011 57,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,930 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,119 miles

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

slight uneven tread wear on rear tyres

Fail 17 Nov 2009 50,119 miles

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

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

slight uneven tread wear on rear tyres

Pass 14 Nov 2008 45,794 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 38,031 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 31,588 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 KUU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LB51 KUU, 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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LB51 KUU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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