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LN51 FAU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,926 mi
Last recorded40,926 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 FAU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 40,926 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 40,283 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 39,892 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,958 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 38,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,800 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 36,503 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 36,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,815 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 34,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,612 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 32,611 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,129 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,318 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,012 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 27,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,727 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,143 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,177 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 14,266 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 11,298 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 FAU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FAU, 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 LN51 FAU registered?

LN51 FAU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is LN51 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 FAU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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