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LM51 OWU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,645 mi
Last recorded23,645 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 OWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,645 miles

Corosion forming on the rear exhaust silencer at mounting point.

Nearside front tyre becoming worn on the inner and outer tread.

Offside front tyre tread becoming worn on inner tread.

Outer covering on the offside and nearside handbrake cable (at rear of cable)begining to deteriorate.

Rubber mountings on handbrake cables becoming perished.

Slight perishing on the outer tread on the nearside rear tyre.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 23,645 miles

Corosion forming on the rear exhaust silencer at mounting point.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre becoming worn on the inner and outer tread.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre tread becoming worn on inner tread.

Outer covering on the offside and nearside handbrake cable (at rear of cable)begining to deteriorate.

Rubber mountings on handbrake cables becoming perished.

Slight perishing on the outer tread on the nearside rear tyre.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 16,755 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall

Offside front tyre approaching wear limit and worn on inner tread.

Parking brake support bracket was insecure (rectified)

Rubber mounting on rear exhaust silencer perished

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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LM51 OWU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 LM51 OWU, 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 LM51 OWU registered?

LM51 OWU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is LM51 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 OWU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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