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AO02 XGY

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,460 mi
Last recorded99,460 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 XGY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 99,460 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,743 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 83,737 miles

Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 83,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,309 miles

floors corroded

rear brake discs corroded

sub frame corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 81,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

floors corroded

rear brake discs corroded

sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,874 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer rubbers deteriorated

n/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Fail 28 Jan 2013 77,874 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer rubbers deteriorated

n/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer rubbers deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Fail 17 Feb 2012 73,675 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer rubbers deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,669 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,299 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 48,136 miles

Front brake discs worn. †Wiper blades worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,658 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 41,658 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

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 XGY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XGY, 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 XGY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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