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AY02 XZD

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,350 mi
Last recorded101,350 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XZD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 101,350 miles

exhaust rubber splitting

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres low

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,117 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 98,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,907 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs surfaces rusty

rear brake discs surfaces rusty

Pass 25 May 2012 90,847 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 84,344 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 77,758 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 May 2010 77,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2009 63,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 63,876 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,443 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,320 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 47,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 46,755 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 36,431 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 36,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XZD is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AY02 XZD, 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 XZD is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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