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LB59 SXR

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,061 mi
Last recorded64,061 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 SXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 64,061 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 63,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 63,142 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 61,222 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 59,632 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,794 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,647 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,623 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 41,268 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,412 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 31,377 miles

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

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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LB59 SXR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 66,346 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 LB59 SXR, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB59 SXR registered?

LB59 SXR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is LB59 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB59 SXR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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