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AV52 DEU

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,991 mi
Last recorded87,991 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 DEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,991 miles

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

NSF FLOOR AREA CORRODED

NSR HANDBRAKE CABLE BELLOW DETERIORATED

NSR TYRE AGED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER TREAD AREA (4.1.E.1)

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

OSF FLOOR AREA CORRODED

OSR TYRE AGED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 87,988 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

NSF FLOOR AREA CORRODED

NSR HANDBRAKE CABLE BELLOW DETERIORATED

NSR TYRE AGED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER TREAD AREA (4.1.E.1)

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

OSF FLOOR AREA CORRODED

OSR TYRE AGED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,413 miles

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

Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE PITTED AND SCORD (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 85,131 miles

Back box rubber broken, recommend replacement.

Back box rubber split, recommend replacement.

Fuel pipes corroded (o/s/f corner)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r parking brake lever not fully retarding.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 85,131 miles

Back box rubber broken, recommend replacement.

Back box rubber split, recommend replacement.

Fuel pipes corroded (o/s/f corner)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r parking brake lever not fully retarding.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 83,797 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION HAS A BROKEN HANGER

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

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE BELLOWS DETERIORATED

N/S PARK BRAKE MECHANISM ON CALIPER NOT FULLY RETARDING

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE BELLOWS DETERIORATED

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

PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 7 Nov 2013 83,797 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION HAS A BROKEN HANGER

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

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE BELLOWS DETERIORATED

N/S PARK BRAKE MECHANISM ON CALIPER NOT FULLY RETARDING

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE BELLOWS DETERIORATED

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

PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 9 Nov 2012 77,966 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both parking brake cables deteriorated and insecure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 77,965 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both parking brake cables deteriorated and insecure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front pipe heatsheild loose and corroded.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,179 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN ON INSIDE FACES, NSF INNER PAD ALSO LOW - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF FRONT DISCS AND PADS

MINOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK FROM FRONT FLEXIBLE SECTION (PART OF TWIN CATALYST). RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,828 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 65,828 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,614 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 61,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,787 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 56,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,705 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear exhaust rubber mountings perished.

clutch pedal anti slip pad deteriotated (split).

front exhaust mounting braket deteriorating.

hand brake outer cables deteriorating.

near side rear brake binding slightly.

near side rear pads low.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,345 miles

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

both rear handbrake cable boot split

nearside front windscreen washers poor

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 DEU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV52 DEU, 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 DEU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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