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BG02 HVS

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,084 mi
Last recorded119,084 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 HVS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2014 119,084 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 19 Oct 2012 116,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

front suspension rubbers perrished but have no movement

wheel trims in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2011 112,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

discs to front & rear axles corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 112,296 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

discs to front & rear axles corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 108,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 6 Oct 2010 108,322 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 103,154 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 103,154 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 101,166 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 101,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,946 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 91,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 78,190 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 60,467 miles

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

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

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 HVS is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG02 HVS, 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 HVS is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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