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LN51 BMU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,883 mi
Last recorded71,883 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 BMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 71,883 miles

all tyres perished and cracked very close to exposing cords

very heavy surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 2 May 2018 70,234 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,545 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 68,327 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2016 68,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 66,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2015 66,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,397 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 64,396 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 62,818 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear back box exhaust rusty and poor outer casing

Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,960 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 41,866 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs lipped

rear box poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2010 35,553 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyre walls perished. (215/45x17)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,680 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 29,517 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,517 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,298 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,812 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 26,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 24,356 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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LN51 BMU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey 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 LN51 BMU, 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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LN51 BMU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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