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LC51 TXP

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,142 mi
Last recorded65,142 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 TXP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2013 65,142 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2012 60,400 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,400 miles

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 56,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,790 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer wall can not see cords at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,095 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,540 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 TXP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

LC51 TXP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is LC51 TXP safe to buy?

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