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ND51 LBZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,976 mi
Last recorded78,976 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 LBZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,976 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 78,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,557 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 72,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded, underbody surface corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,375 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 70,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,272 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 65,270 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,899 miles

exhaust heavily deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2012 58,800 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust heavily deteriorated

rear tyres misshapen

vehicle wobbles at rear whilst driving

Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,053 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 52,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 45,674 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 45,673 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

handbrake cable insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2009 39,515 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,373 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,337 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,337 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 16 Nov 2005 16,195 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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ND51 LBZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ND51 LBZ, 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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ND51 LBZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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