CarVerify

Free Car Check

LC51 TVV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,212 mi
Last recorded136,212 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 TVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 136,212 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 125,326 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch anti-slip pad detached

Pass 17 Mar 2014 113,534 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn very close to legal tread depth on inner edge

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 92,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner wheel tub liners fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 92,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner wheel tub liners fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2011 85,225 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,705 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,342 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 57,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,590 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LC51 TVV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC51 TVV?

You can check the full history of LC51 TVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC51 TVV registered?

LC51 TVV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is LC51 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 TVV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC51 TVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LC51 TVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.