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LF51 JXC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,640 mi
Last recorded61,640 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 JXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,640 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,583 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 61,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake disc,s pitted, nearside front wing panel damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2008 61,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 58,574 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 58,574 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,010 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 JXC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF51 JXC registered?

LF51 JXC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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