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LS51 FVZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,488 mi
Last recorded98,488 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 FVZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2014 98,488 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn low and unevenly on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low and deteriorating with age

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated and split

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,419 miles

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

airbag light illuminated

Fail 7 Mar 2013 88,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,501 miles

rear silancer in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 61,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,916 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,996 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,218 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 38,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,919 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 29,127 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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LS51 FVZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS51 FVZ, 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 LS51 FVZ registered?

LS51 FVZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is LS51 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 FVZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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