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AU02 LJV

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,140 mi
Last recorded82,140 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 LJV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 82,140 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,276 miles

Exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 79,276 miles

Exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 77,016 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2014 77,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2013 75,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 75,133 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 272,428 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 272,428 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 70,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,181 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear panal and boot floor damaged

steering arm slightly playing off side front

Fail 10 Feb 2011 67,181 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear panal and boot floor damaged

steering arm slightly playing off side front

Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,108 miles

rear n/plate slightly deterioated.

rear silencer touching chassis.

rear suspension arm nearside rear slightly bent.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,375 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,140 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 56,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 52,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,092 miles

all tyre sizes correct,v rated on o/s/front,w rated on all other road wheels

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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AU02 LJV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AU02 LJV, 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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AU02 LJV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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