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AU02 ODC

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,094 mi
Last recorded105,094 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ODC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 105,094 miles

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

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)

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

rear back box

rear back box hangers

Fail 18 Jan 2014 105,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

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

rear back box

rear back box hangers

Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,215 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 94,215 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,375 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 82,375 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

parking brake cable not fully secured nearside rear

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,124 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,907 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,203 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 70,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 66,010 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 62,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 62,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 ODC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU02 ODC, 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 ODC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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