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BT02 XRP

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,087 mi
Last recorded100,087 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 100,087 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracked

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 100,087 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracked

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2012 94,680 miles

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

backbox corroded

n/s/f tyre perrishing on sidewall

o/s/r tyre cut on inner edge

travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

mil light on

Fail 26 Jan 2012 89,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

mil light on

Pass 10 Feb 2010 72,729 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 72,729 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 58,334 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 58,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2007 48,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,303 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 XRP 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 63.6%.

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 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 XRP, 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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What year was BT02 XRP registered?

BT02 XRP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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