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AP02 NKK

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,693 mi
Last recorded132,693 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 NKK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,693 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 132,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 120,978 miles

Offside Centre seat belt anchor area has been repaired but body filler may have been used.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 120,963 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre floor plan (seat belt anchor) (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 109,843 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,423 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 86,445 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 86,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 75,458 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 71,765 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,062 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 65,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

oil level at min.

rear silencer/exhaust rusting, mounting worn out.rear n/s shockabsorber damp (req attn soon).handbrake cables worn/insecure.both front wheels slight ly buckled.osf lower ball joint worn to acc li mit.oil leaks from engine

Pass 8 Jul 2009 56,590 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 30,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front and rear brake disc.s corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP02 NKK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 AP02 NKK, 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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AP02 NKK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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