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BT02 XRK

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,471 mi
Last recorded122,471 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 XRK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 122,471 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 115,453 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 108,681 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 108,681 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 102,641 miles

both front and rear floors under car are corroded

both front inner arches in area of frame mountings corroded

offside rear brake disc is corroded

rear reg plate is in a poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,983 miles

rear number plate is poor

slight binding of offside rear brake and pads getting low

Fail 1 Jul 2013 95,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside wiper poor

rear exhaust silencer is corroded and poor condition

rear number plate is poor

slight binding of offside rear brake and pads getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2012 84,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 84,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 77,463 miles

Front brake discs wearing. Advise new discs at next pad change

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear of underfloors showing signs of corrosion.Still strong on test but attention advised.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,463 miles

Front brake discs wearing. Advise new discs at next pad change

Rear of underfloors showing signs of corrosion.Still strong on test but attention advised.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,805 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mountings have slight deterioration

slight dampness on power steering pipe

Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,214 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 55,014 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 55,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,521 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 XRK 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 70.6%.

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 BT02 XRK, 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 XRK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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