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LC51 ATK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,689 mi
Last recorded159,689 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ATK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 159,689 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 159,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 152,167 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 143,398 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 132,287 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 118,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 107,572 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

handbrake cables in poor condition

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2010 96,554 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 85,103 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,024 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,609 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,411 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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LC51 ATK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LC51 ATK, 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 ATK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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