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LF51 XTK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,651 mi
Last recorded71,651 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,651 miles

handbrake just met requiments

rear exhaust tatty

Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,006 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 65,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,612 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2013 58,548 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2012 52,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

air bag light on

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust section/mounting deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,604 miles

air bag light on

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust section/mounting deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust outer skin coming of

Fail 28 Nov 2011 44,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust outer skin coming of

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,127 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 38,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,678 miles

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

advised air bag warning light staying on

Fail 12 Nov 2009 35,678 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advised air bag warning light staying on

Fail 28 Nov 2008 29,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,516 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 26,587 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,717 miles

brake pads all round very low change them

rear exhaust box in poor state change soon

Fail 27 Nov 2006 23,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pads all round very low change them

rear exhaust box in poor state change soon

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 XTK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 XTK, 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 XTK registered?

LF51 XTK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is LF51 XTK safe to buy?

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