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LC51 TVE

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,819 mi
Last recorded80,819 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 TVE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 80,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside hand brake outer cable split

Offside hand brake cable outer cover split

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2011 80,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside hand brake outer cable split

Offside hand brake cable outer cover split

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,465 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,055 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 59,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 52,905 miles

o/s/wiper arm linkage has some wear

Fail 25 Oct 2007 52,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,839 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 35,839 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear exhaust rubbers split

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 TVE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

LC51 TVE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is LC51 TVE safe to buy?

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