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LS51 YVR

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,900 mi
Last recorded73,900 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 73,900 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,550 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 72,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 72,150 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,257 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 69,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,417 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 52,414 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,565 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 45,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust badly corroded.

rattle from exhaust.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,535 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 YVR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YVR, 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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What year was LS51 YVR registered?

LS51 YVR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LS51 YVR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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