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LC51 TXA

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,767 mi
Last recorded106,767 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 TXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 106,767 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 83,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 83,477 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 78,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 72,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,822 miles

Rear Number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,573 miles

both front top suspension ball joint/ arm bushes worn

front anti roll bar/ bushes worn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,827 miles

both front upper ball joints worn/ have play

both rear lower suspension boshes slightly worn

centre exhaust brackets corroded

n/s/r light cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,184 miles

front exhaust bracket cracked

n/s/r inner light lense has slight water damage

rear wiper innop

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,561 miles

front exhaust bracket cracked

n/s/r light lense slightly water damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,307 miles

both front tyres perished o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres slightly worn

rear brake discs worn/ corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,406 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,300 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 36,914 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,102 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,689 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 TXA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

LC51 TXA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is LC51 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 TXA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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