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LD51 CZU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,494 mi
Last recorded100,494 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 100,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES

Front Oil leak, but not excessive

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

REAR BOTH SIDES SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR

Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,736 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,029 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 86,059 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,866 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2016 79,400 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 75,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

back box rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2014 72,367 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2013 69,885 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 65,089 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2011 59,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 59,201 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,345 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 42,343 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,126 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 25,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,035 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 CZU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LD51 CZU, 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 LD51 CZU registered?

LD51 CZU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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