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BG02 HVP

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,943 mi
Last recorded66,943 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 HVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 66,943 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 66,940 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 63,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,018 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear silencer steel outer-skin disintegrating, stainless-steel inner- skin sound.

Pass 27 May 2014 57,180 miles

Both rear tyres' outer-walls crazed/weathered.

Nearside parking-brake efficiency slightly down, compared with offside.

Pass 28 May 2013 54,282 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer-wall "crazed"/weathered.

Pass 21 May 2012 51,227 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 46,655 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 41,976 miles

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

n/s h/brake cable support needs re-attaching

Pass 29 May 2009 38,089 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,422 miles

o/s wiper arm mounting loose or worn

Pass 17 May 2007 29,856 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 23,904 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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BG02 HVP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG02 HVP, 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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BG02 HVP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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