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LF51 JZG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,298 mi
Last recorded58,298 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 JZG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 58,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 55,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 50,441 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 45,472 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 41,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2020 35,211 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 35,211 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 30,055 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2018 25,481 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 25,478 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 23,132 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 23,132 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 21,737 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 20,274 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 19,003 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 18,692 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 18,410 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 18,009 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,158 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 15,834 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 15,834 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 14,323 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 12,693 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 10,492 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 JZG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LF51 JZG, 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 JZG registered?

LF51 JZG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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