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AV52 DDX

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,802 mi
Last recorded132,802 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 DDX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 132,802 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 132,802 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 132,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low VERY (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak STRUT (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low VERY (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak STRUT (2.7.3)

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

ADDED 2 Lts OF ENGINE OIL TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

BOTH LOWER SILLS DAMAGED - INNER

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AT FRONT

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17 % (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion FLOOR PAN - RUSTED THROUGH 1st LAYER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion FLOOR PAN -RUSTED THROUGH 1st LAYER (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint ABOVE RACK (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 125,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 125,791 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 119,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 110,558 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,525 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 90,006 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,142 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,634 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,588 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,869 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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AV52 DDX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV52 DDX, 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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AV52 DDX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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