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BL52 HCH

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,492 mi
Last recorded60,492 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HCH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,492 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,492 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,236 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,058 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,619 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,413 miles

exhaust corroded.

Fail 7 Sep 2007 38,413 miles

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,556 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside handbrake cable starting to rust

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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BL52 HCH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL52 HCH, 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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BL52 HCH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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