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AT51 AVW

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,559 mi
Last recorded156,559 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 AVW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 156,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 150,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake hoses deteriorated.

General corrosion around vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose deteriorated.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 150,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Split. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake hoses deteriorated.

General corrosion around vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose deteriorated.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 147,139 miles

General corrosion around vehicle.

Lambda sensor fouling on exhaust mounting rubber

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2017 147,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

General corrosion around vehicle.

Lambda sensor fouling on exhaust mounting rubber

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2016 136,718 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 133,525 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 119,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 104,793 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 91,092 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 91,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,160 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 62,160 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 57,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 57,477 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 51,258 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 9 May 2006 39,832 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT

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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AT51 AVW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AT51 AVW, 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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AT51 AVW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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