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LW51 XNZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,165 mi
Last recorded103,165 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XNZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 103,165 miles

front tyres slight worn

Fail 24 Apr 2017 103,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres slight worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,433 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f/ upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,412 miles

child seat fitted in rear

Fail 31 Oct 2014 94,412 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 21 Sep 2013 90,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 87,606 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag lamp stays on and engine management lamp stays on

Fail 2 Nov 2012 87,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag lamp stays on and engine management lamp stays on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,752 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,531 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,047 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,434 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,496 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 57,495 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,608 miles

bothside rear tyre wall condition

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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LW51 XNZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LW51 XNZ, 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 LW51 XNZ registered?

LW51 XNZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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