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LS51 PHU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,985 mi
Last recorded44,985 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 44,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight damage to ns of vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2020 44,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 44,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 44,959 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2017 44,956 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,835 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 44,835 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 44,831 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nsr and osr (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil osf (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust backbox corroded and outer skin peeling off

nsf tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 44,270 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front wipers streaks

nsf anti-roll link bar ball joint has slight play

nsf wheel slightly distorted

oil leak

osf shock mist

Fail 6 May 2015 44,268 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust back box corroded

front wipers streaks

nsf anti-roll link bar ball joint has slight play

nsf wheel slightly distorted

oil leak

osf shock mist

Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,862 miles

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

offside front lower chassis members have coorosion

Fail 5 Nov 2013 42,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside front lower chassis members have coorosion

Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,056 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2011 40,649 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 40,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear exhaust rubbers split to excess, but still supported by strap

excessive oil leaks dripping on exhaust system

nearside rear parking brake cable hanging down

offside rear brake disc pitted and coroded

rear exhaust outer casing coroded to excess

Pass 7 May 2010 39,082 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 39,082 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,036 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,575 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 31,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 26,990 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 26,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PHU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PHU, 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 PHU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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