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LS51 FWM

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,906 mi
Last recorded143,906 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 FWM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 143,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 137,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2022 128,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 28 Jan 2022 128,958 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 14 Jan 2021 122,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 112,316 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,799 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,450 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 91,419 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 81,391 miles

back box loose

cable hanging

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,225 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,157 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,391 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 38,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,413 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,484 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,774 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,703 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,250 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,107 miles

exhaust rubber mount splitting up

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 FWM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LS51 FWM, 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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LS51 FWM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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