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AU52 PMV

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,445 mi
Last recorded94,445 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 PMV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,445 miles

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 94,445 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,034 miles

some suspension bushes on front and rear getting weak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,114 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,382 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 72,419 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 72,419 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 70,163 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 66,174 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 66,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

air bag lamp on

handbrake operation gettin stiff

Fail 2 Dec 2006 66,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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AU52 PMV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU52 PMV, 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 AU52 PMV registered?

AU52 PMV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AU52 PMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 PMV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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