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LC51 AUX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,043 mi
Last recorded70,043 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 AUX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear brake pads low,unable to fully inspect.

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,557 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 63,557 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/ handbrake cable is insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,651 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 59,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,523 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 52,523 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,496 miles

Oil leak

Fuel Low During Test

Fail 5 Oct 2007 49,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 49,195 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 37,292 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 AUX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AUX, 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 LC51 AUX registered?

LC51 AUX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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