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LM51 OXG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,657 mi
Last recorded59,657 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2023 59,657 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 55,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 54,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 54,327 miles

off side rear tyre cracked in tread pattern

Fail 13 Dec 2017 54,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear tyre cracked in tread pattern

unable to assess wipers due to no screen wash

Pass 2 Nov 2016 52,922 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA/FLOOR ETC.

O/S/F+N/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.

O/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN/TREAD DAMAGE.

OIL LEVEL LOW.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 52,922 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA/FLOOR ETC.

O/S/F+N/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.

O/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN/TREAD DAMAGE.

OIL LEVEL LOW.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 51,603 miles

CORROSION FLOOR ETC.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/R OUTER DOOR HANDLE STICKS.

OIL LEVEL LOW.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

TYRES-O/S/R+N/S/R EDGE WORN.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,883 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL MIN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-FLOOR-SILLS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.O/S/R TYRE TREAD DAMAGE.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 48,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL MIN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-FLOOR-SILLS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.O/S/R TYRE TREAD DAMAGE.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 46,119 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,119 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,542 miles

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

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

unable to carryout full seat belt check due to child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2011 30,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,012 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,492 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,269 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 15,484 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 13,561 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 OXG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OXG, 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 OXG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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