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LY51 FMD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,166 mi
Last recorded36,166 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 FMD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 36,166 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 35,494 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 35,115 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 34,435 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 34,435 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 33,821 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 33,326 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 33,026 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,600 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 31,763 miles

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

Offside Rear slight wall damage

Fail 27 Oct 2015 31,763 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear slight wall damage

Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,819 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

slight damage on o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,889 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 29,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,204 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,961 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,588 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 21,806 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,806 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,009 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,886 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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LY51 FMD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY51 FMD, 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 LY51 FMD registered?

LY51 FMD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is LY51 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 FMD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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