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AV02 SFJ

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,611 mi
Last recorded123,611 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 SFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,611 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 123,127 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2013 119,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 113,550 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 106,078 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 100,947 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 94,811 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 94,722 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 87,234 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 87,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 80,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 73,106 miles

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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AV02 SFJ 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 91.7%.

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 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 AV02 SFJ, 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 AV02 SFJ registered?

AV02 SFJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is AV02 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 SFJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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