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BT02 OFH

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,486 mi
Last recorded48,486 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 OFH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,486 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 48,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 43,616 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 43,074 miles

Nearside Rear tyer cracked

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,516 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 42,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,294 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,179 miles

rear box exhaust deteroirated

Fail 25 Sep 2014 40,010 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear box exhaust deteroirated

Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,630 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 38,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,231 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 36,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,386 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,196 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,906 miles

both handbrake cables hanging down from underfloor

Fail 25 Aug 2009 33,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both handbrake cables hanging down from underfloor

Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,543 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 32,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,126 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,031 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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BT02 OFH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BT02 OFH, 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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BT02 OFH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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