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LR51 LZK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,235 mi
Last recorded87,235 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 LZK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 87,235 miles

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

some wear in front suspension bushes.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 87,213 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 87,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,143 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 77,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,858 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,978 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 67,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

wiper motor loose/insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,103 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,265 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 41,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,672 miles

body damage,nearside front tyre outer wall damaged,nearside rear tyre valve cap missing,rear screen washer inoperative,front windscreen washers poor.

clutch pedal rubber worn,registration plates in poor condition,front tyres worn on edges,rear brake discs deteriorating,exhaust system deteriorating-minor leaks-rear hanger rubbers poor cindition.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 39,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body damage,nearside front tyre outer wall damaged,nearside rear tyre valve cap missing,rear screen washer inoperative,front windscreen washers poor.

clutch pedal rubber worn,registration plates in poor condition,front tyres worn on edges,rear brake discs deteriorating,exhaust system deteriorating-minor leaks-rear hanger rubbers poor cindition.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,657 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 15 Feb 2007 34,657 miles

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

both rear trailing arms rear mounts play

exh manifold heat shield missing

front brake discs worn close to limits

front no plate cracked

o/s h/lamp aim on upper limit

rear brake discs worn

spare wheel space saver, rear washer n/w, rear wiper split

Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,666 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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LR51 LZK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LR51 LZK, 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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LR51 LZK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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