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LN51 OVL

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,710 mi
Last recorded95,710 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 OVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 95,710 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 85,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 85,494 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,407 miles

exhaust corroded and hangers worn

mounting clip for park brake cable insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2008 69,393 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded and hangers worn

mounting clip for park brake cable insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,843 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 60,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 53,750 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 OVL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LN51 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

LN51 OVL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is LN51 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 OVL shows 9 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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