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LT51 EWR

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,873 mi
Last recorded26,873 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 EWR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 26,873 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 26,708 miles

Front brake components corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 26,702 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake components corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 26,633 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 26,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 26,437 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 26,278 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 26,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,960 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 25,760 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,616 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 25,616 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 25,463 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 25,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 24,889 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 24,889 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,517 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,016 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 23,483 miles

nearside tyre starting to crack

offside front tyre feathering on edges

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,513 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,782 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 21,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,753 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 19,414 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 16,659 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 16,659 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 14,059 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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LT51 EWR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LT51 EWR, 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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LT51 EWR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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