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BN02 DVP

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,041 mi
Last recorded102,041 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 DVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 102,041 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 100,683 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 96,579 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,624 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 88,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,391 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,035 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 72,434 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 72,434 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,664 miles

AIR BAG warning light showing defect.

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,628 miles

AIR BAG warning light indicate fault in system.

Nearside Inner 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front upper ball joint dust cover show signs deterioration.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 58,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,512 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,258 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,605 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 40,336 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S steering rod inner joint has slight play

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,688 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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BN02 DVP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 BN02 DVP, 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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BN02 DVP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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