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BP51 WDN

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,637 mi
Last recorded101,637 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 WDN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,152 miles

Both wiper blades splitting + N/s/r door does not open from inside + Both rear exhaust silencer mounting rubbers split but outer bands of holding and outer skin of corroded

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 100,090 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both wiper blades splitting + N/s/r door does not open from inside + Both rear exhaust silencer mounting rubbers split but outer bands of holding and outer skin of corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 98,391 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 98,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 95,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 95,285 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 90,054 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear back box skin

Fail 16 Mar 2012 90,054 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear back box skin

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,090 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers door handle has come away at one end but is still able to open the door

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,903 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,103 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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BP51 WDN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BP51 WDN, 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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BP51 WDN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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