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AO52 FTJ

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,090 mi
Last recorded107,090 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FTJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 107,090 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 107,090 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,030 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 16 Jun 2012 88,172 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner raised edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner raised edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2012 88,172 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner raised edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner raised edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2011 78,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 66,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount slightly perished

Fail 30 Jun 2009 51,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount slightly perished

Pass 23 Dec 2008 47,416 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting low.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 1mm, o/s/r on 2mm.

tyre size: 195/60/15V

Fail 23 Dec 2008 47,416 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads getting low.

n/s/f washer jets 1 of 3 working.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 1mm, o/s/r on 2mm.

tyre size: 195/60/15V

Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,995 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,500 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 21,500 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s brake cable insecure

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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AO52 FTJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO52 FTJ, 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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AO52 FTJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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