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AX51 LBO

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,105 mi
Last recorded83,105 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 LBO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,105 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside rear handbrake cables in poor condition[not to excess]

slight play in steering rack[offside]

Pass 21 Feb 2009 77,412 miles

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

rear exhaust mounts perished

Pass 26 Feb 2008 74,897 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 74,897 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

airbag warning lamp on.

auxillary drive belt grooves are split.

exhaust corrosion.

near side front tyre tread is worn uneven and is bald at the edge.

near side rear tyre tread is worn uneven, is perished and shows splits.

off and near side front and rear brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off side front tyre tread worn uneven, is bald at the edge and shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre tread is perished and shows splits.

parking brake lever shows travel.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

undervehicle oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 63,843 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake cable mounting loose

Fail 26 Feb 2007 63,843 miles

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

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

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

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,560 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 49,503 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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AX51 LBO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AX51 LBO, 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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AX51 LBO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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