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AK52 VJC

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,432 mi
Last recorded82,432 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VJC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 82,432 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated 2nd catch seized (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure metal hanger corroded and broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,952 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 77,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,142 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)

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

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Rear exhaust mountings deterioating

Fail 8 Mar 2016 76,142 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on all (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure support bracket (3.5.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

brake warning light on

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear exhaust mounts deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,339 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,415 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all brake discs lipped on inner faces

backbox heavily corroded

front wipers smearing windscreen

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear centre seatbelt knotted

Fail 19 Mar 2014 70,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all brake discs lipped on inner faces

backbox heavily corroded

front wipers smearing windscreen

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear centre seatbelt knotted

Pass 13 Apr 2013 67,014 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,632 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 58,553 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 May 2010 53,819 miles

advise strong both front tyres on limit worn inned edges

exhaust detiorated

nearside rear side light slightly flashing with indicator

Pass 12 May 2009 48,580 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,296 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,050 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 32,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front tyres low †offside rear tyre low

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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AK52 VJC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 69,830 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 AK52 VJC, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK52 VJC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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