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LC51 ATF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,580 mi
Last recorded100,580 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ATF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 100,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advanced corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,235 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 96,233 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in several places (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in several places (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 92,536 miles

All floor corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2015 92,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

All floor corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 87,509 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,266 miles

under body has light corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2011 81,686 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 81,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2010 80,372 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 77,610 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 73,489 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 73,489 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 68,791 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 68,784 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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LC51 ATF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC51 ATF, 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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LC51 ATF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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