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BT02 XRV

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,330 mi
Last recorded116,330 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2016 116,330 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear outer skin of exhaust box peeling

Pass 20 Aug 2015 114,282 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 105,111 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 105,077 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,762 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 98,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,698 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 88,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 88,638 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn inner edge

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

SRS warning light on

Fail 20 Sep 2010 79,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn inner edge

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

SRS warning light on

Fail 21 Sep 2009 71,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

rear exhaust mounting deteriating

Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,633 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriating

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,322 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 63,322 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,049 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 55,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,430 miles

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

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 XRV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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