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LR59 FCX

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,045 mi
Last recorded45,045 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 FCX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 45,045 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 44,784 miles

rear silencer casing corroding

Fail 5 Aug 2016 44,784 miles

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

rear silencer casing corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2015 36,362 miles

exhaust rear silencer heatshield corroded ( now removed)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 36,362 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

exhaust rear silencer heatshield corroded ( now removed)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,087 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front disc inner faces corroded.rear silencer casing corroded.front and rear pads low. oil leak on gearbox. both front tyres wearing on shoulders.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,248 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,392 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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LR59 FCX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 66,346 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 LR59 FCX, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR59 FCX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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