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LS51 MKG

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,246 mi
Last recorded83,246 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 MKG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (6.3.1d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 83,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (6.3.1d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,437 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 72,437 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,693 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 64,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 64,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 61,204 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 61,204 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,220 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 56,220 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,628 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 51,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,848 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 39,974 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 33,822 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 MKG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MKG, 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 MKG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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