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AV52 GKC

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,663 mi
Last recorded82,663 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket missing

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,219 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 77,808 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 77,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,591 miles

rearexhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 72,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2011 65,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 65,348 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,991 miles

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

Note condition of rear exhaust mounts

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 60,357 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,841 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges, just on legal limit

Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,100 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

engine guard broken

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Oct 2007 48,100 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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

engine guard broken

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,234 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 25,841 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2005 25,841 miles

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 GKC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GKC, 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 GKC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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