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LM51 OWV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,042 mi
Last recorded84,042 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 OWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 84,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

os outer sill starting to corrode at rear end

Fail 20 Dec 2016 84,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

os outer sill starting to corrode at rear end

Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,384 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Passenger foot well (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Passenger foot well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 74,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Passenger foot well (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Passenger foot well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,263 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,073 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,602 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,440 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 54,003 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 53,986 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,235 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,707 miles

o/s/f has slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,995 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,446 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 25,054 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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LM51 OWV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM51 OWV, 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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LM51 OWV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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