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LV51 FKJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,677 mi
Last recorded47,677 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 FKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,677 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 47,677 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,416 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2013 40,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,685 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,487 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,316 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,253 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,028 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,721 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 17,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 14,848 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 FKJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV51 FKJ, 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 FKJ registered?

LV51 FKJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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