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LD51 CYT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,998 mi
Last recorded75,998 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 CYT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,998 miles

rear exhaust mounts cracking

Fail 29 Oct 2010 75,998 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust mounts cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,977 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 70,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on dash

Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,218 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 64,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,475 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 57,475 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 48,557 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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LD51 CYT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LD51 CYT, 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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LD51 CYT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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