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AR51 FPY

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,393 mi
Last recorded91,393 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 91,393 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 87,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

clutch anti slip pad missing

one of rear exhaust support strap damage

Pass 4 Dec 2014 79,650 miles

both front anti roll bar bush's worn

both front tyres worn low inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2014 79,499 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

both front tyres worn low inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 65,082 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 65,082 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,121 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,177 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 55,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,115 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 49,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs have slight wedges/lips

rear wiper blade split to excess

Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,496 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 30,071 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 23,172 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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AR51 FPY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AR51 FPY, 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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What year was AR51 FPY registered?

AR51 FPY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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The MOT history for AR51 FPY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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