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AM02 OVP

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,801 mi
Last recorded71,801 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 OVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 71,801 miles

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 4 May 2016 71,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 1 May 2015 66,418 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 63,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 63,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,022 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,300 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 56,814 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 56,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,843 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight cut in tyre tread

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,048 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,284 miles

front tyres on limit

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 5 May 2006 28,258 miles

rear box in poor condidtion, rear box rubbers perrished.

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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AM02 OVP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AM02 OVP, 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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AM02 OVP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 May 2002.

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