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AY02 XZA

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,213 mi
Last recorded90,213 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,213 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 90,213 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,247 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inside edges

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,601 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,454 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,801 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,866 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,287 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,362 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 65,362 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,685 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,521 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 55,139 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 54,405 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 45,811 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 45,811 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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AY02 XZA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY02 XZA, 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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AY02 XZA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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