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LR51 LZM

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,306 mi
Last recorded103,306 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 LZM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2017 103,306 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear number plate de-laminating

damage to exhaust cats

Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,313 miles

exhaust backbox corroded (skins

slight play in offside front upper suspension arm

Fail 11 Aug 2016 101,297 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 96,855 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 96,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre inner tread worn on inside

Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,574 miles

slight wear on o/s + n/s/f inner tyre treads

Fail 18 Jul 2014 87,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear on o/s + n/s/f inner tyre treads

Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,248 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,350 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,834 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 41,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,096 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,591 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 24,765 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 LZM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR51 LZM, 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 LR51 LZM registered?

LR51 LZM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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