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LR51 OSB

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,798 mi
Last recorded102,798 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 OSB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,798 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 94,544 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 94,536 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,300 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 86,252 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 63,350 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 63,348 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,297 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,218 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,592 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 36,709 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 OSB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

LR51 OSB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is LR51 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 OSB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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