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AO02 XFC

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,468 mi
Last recorded100,468 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 XFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 100,468 miles

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

centre exhaust has advanced corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,290 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 93,290 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,093 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight wear and corrosion front discs

Fail 9 Jun 2010 87,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

slight wear and corrosion front discs

Pass 21 May 2009 80,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2008 71,244 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 56,734 miles

o/s front tyre tread worn on inner edge

rear rubber exhaust mounts perished

Pass 23 May 2006 45,433 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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AO02 XFC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO02 XFC, 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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AO02 XFC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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