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AX52 EXC

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,890 mi
Last recorded109,890 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 EXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 109,890 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 109,880 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 109,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 99,821 miles

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 99,821 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 86,105 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 86,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,921 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 72,717 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 72,717 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (5.4.3a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,474 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 67,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,876 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,380 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,242 miles

n/s and o/s handbrake cable supports staring to crack

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,629 miles

Hand brake Cables Started To Splitting

Rear Exhaust Rubber Splitting

Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,842 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 38,462 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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AX52 EXC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX52 EXC, 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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What year was AX52 EXC registered?

AX52 EXC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is AX52 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 EXC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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