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2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,553 mi
Last recorded55,553 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 VPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 55,553 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing

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

Nearside Rear silencer rusty/flaky

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 55,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing

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

Nearside Rear silencer rusty/flaky

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 53,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cracked /perished

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cracked perished

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

Rear silencer rusty/flaky

Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,306 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall cracked

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside inner track rod joint has slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroding (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in offside inner track rod ball joint

Fail 6 Oct 2014 36,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in offside inner track rod ball joint

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,172 miles

nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracked but not exposing cords

rear exhaust silencer outter skin deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2013 35,172 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracked but not exposing cords

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

rear exhaust silencer outter skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,636 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre feathered

Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,418 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,311 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut on inner sidewall, but not exposing cords

rear exhaust box mounts cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,015 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,974 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,330 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust rubber perished..

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 VPN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VPN, 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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AV02 VPN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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