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LV51 FJD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,212 mi
Last recorded85,212 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 FJD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 85,209 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH BOTTOM BRACKET FOR SHOCK ABSORBER BOLT (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH IN ARM FOR BOTTOM SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bonnet damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2016 81,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH BOTTOM BRACKET FOR SHOCK ABSORBER BOLT (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH IN ARM FOR BOTTOM SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bonnet damaged

nearside rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rusting

offside handbrake cable loose

rear exhaust rubber mounts weak

Fail 26 Sep 2015 76,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rusting

offside handbrake cable loose

rear exhaust rubber mounts weak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,914 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements.(29% imbalanced) It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

Rear brakes only just met the rear brake imbalance requirements.(29% imbalanced) It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 71,852 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements.(29% imbalanced) It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes only just met the rear brake imbalance requirements.(29% imbalanced) It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,221 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 68,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 62,499 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear floor has accident damage but not affecting suspension

Fail 11 May 2012 62,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear floor has accident damage but not affecting suspension

Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,871 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 57,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,100 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 53,100 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,809 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,589 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 41,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,980 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 37,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LV51 FJD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LV51 FJD, 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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LV51 FJD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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