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LF51 JZU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,365 mi
Last recorded76,365 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 JZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,365 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,616 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2010 68,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,554 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 51,830 miles

Airbag warning light on

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2008

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Airbag warning light on

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,591 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 43,591 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,057 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 JZU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZU, 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 JZU registered?

LF51 JZU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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