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LN51 PZK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,115 mi
Last recorded119,115 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 PZK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 119,115 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 119,061 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 105,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 104,120 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 84,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 84,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,575 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,693 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust heavily corroded

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2012 68,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust heavily corroded

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2011 61,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

front discs pitted

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

front discs pitted

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,970 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

aims on lower limits

heavy corrosion to rear of exhaust

some corrosion to floor and chassis sections

some damage and corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 17 Jan 2009 45,096 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both head lamp aims on limits

cut on both rear tyres not reaching cords

Pass 10 Jan 2008 40,972 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corrded

front inner discs corroded and pitted

n/s washer poor

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windcsreen

Fail 9 Jan 2008 40,972 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corrded

front inner discs corroded and pitted

n/s washer poor

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windcsreen

Pass 13 Jan 2007 36,536 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 13 Jan 2007 36,536 miles

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

airbag light on

both rear radius arm bushes age cracking

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded, lipped and pitted

front number plate scuffed

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s chrome bumper trim missing

oil leaks

rear silencer in a very poor condition

stonechips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather conditions

Fail 13 Jan 2006 31,722 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 31,722 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 PZK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PZK, 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 PZK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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