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AU52 XKN

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,657 mi
Last recorded83,657 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 83,657 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 76,354 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 76,354 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 69,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,544 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger is badly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,620 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,717 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 42,122 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

h/b cable end rubbers splitting

pads getting low discs wearing

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 XKN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU52 XKN, 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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AU52 XKN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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