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LF51 JVL

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,844 mi
Last recorded78,844 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 JVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 78,844 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,603 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)

slight play nearside front top mount

Fail 31 May 2011 72,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

slight play nearside front top mount

Pass 18 May 2010 64,339 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 62,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

both front tyres wearing inner edge o.s.f nearly bald.o.s.f brake disc inner edge poor

Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,786 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge o.s.f nearly bald.o.s.f brake disc inner edge poor

Fail 17 Jan 2008 51,043 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 51,043 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 3 Mar 2007 40,834 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front anti-roll bar shows side to side movement.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side rear tyre tread is perished and worn low and uneven with deep splits.

off side rear tyre tread is worn low and uneven with deep splits at the tread .

rear service brakes show inbalance-increase/decrease.

steering rack shows play.

undertray fitted.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 39,531 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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LF51 JVL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF51 JVL, 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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LF51 JVL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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