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LV51 FJY

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,034 mi
Last recorded85,034 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 FJY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,034 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 85,018 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 81,938 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Mar 2009 81,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s handbrake cable brackets missing/ damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2007 70,725 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 70,725 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 61,164 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 61,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Oct 2005 48,489 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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LV51 FJY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LV51 FJY, 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 LV51 FJY registered?

LV51 FJY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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