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BP02 NCU

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,957 mi
Last recorded106,957 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 NCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 106,957 miles

f & r discs corroded & pitted

Fail 31 May 2013 106,957 miles

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

f & r discs corroded & pitted

Pass 28 May 2012 103,346 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 103,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine oil reading at "min" level

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated but not leaking gases

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear inner lense damaged

Slight free-play at offside front steering arm

Pass 28 May 2011 93,416 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting badly perished

Pass 29 May 2010 84,387 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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 23 May 2009 73,514 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 66,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 57,559 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 5 Sep 2007 57,559 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

air bag warning light on

Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,207 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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BP02 NCU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BP02 NCU, 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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BP02 NCU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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