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LP51 OBG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,860 mi
Last recorded45,860 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 OBG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,860 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,755 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 42,755 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,912 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 32,519 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 32,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 24,900 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 24,900 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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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LP51 OBG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LP51 OBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LP51 OBG registered?

LP51 OBG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is LP51 OBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP51 OBG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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