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LF51 JZC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,548 mi
Last recorded122,548 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 122,548 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2016 122,133 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2015 108,868 miles

rear floors rusty

slight play lower ball joints

Fail 24 Nov 2015 108,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear floors rusty

slight play lower ball joints

Pass 17 Oct 2014 86,238 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front floors rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2014 86,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front floors rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,165 miles

front chassis rails rusty

slight buckle both rear wheels

Fail 6 Nov 2013 82,165 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front chassis rails rusty

slight buckle both rear wheels

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,458 miles

slight buckle nearside rear wheel

Fail 28 Sep 2012 76,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight buckle nearside rear wheel

Pass 21 Nov 2011 75,052 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 75,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Airbag warning lamp illuminated

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 71,475 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 71,471 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,184 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,738 miles

both frt wheel rims dented

Fail 28 Nov 2007 57,738 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

both frt wheel rims dented

Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,963 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 JZC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LF51 JZC, 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 LF51 JZC registered?

LF51 JZC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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