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LG59 NFN

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,808 mi
Last recorded97,808 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 NFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 97,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 97,808 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,602 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Outer door handle just serviceable

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 80,637 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,796 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 68,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipes split (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 52,259 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 52,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,753 miles

exhaust system rubber mounting worn

Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 215/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 41,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 215/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,979 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,258 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 28,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front zero mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,520 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 19,124 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,955 miles

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

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

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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LG59 NFN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 66,346 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 LG59 NFN, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG59 NFN registered?

LG59 NFN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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