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PK51 LRU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,496 mi
Last recorded84,496 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 LRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 84,496 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 84,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 83,226 miles

Offside Rear floor has some rust

Pass 1 Feb 2021 81,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 79,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,330 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 57,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,200 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,053 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 52,708 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,708 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,255 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 41,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,290 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 32,500 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,091 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 28,091 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,209 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 20,379 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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PK51 LRU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PK51 LRU, 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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PK51 LRU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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