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BT51 LZF

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,193 mi
Last recorded119,193 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 LZF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 119,193 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 119,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 99,937 miles

exhaust corroding some boarderline pass

hand brake cables corroding offside boarderline pass

play in nearside front antrol bar boarder line pass

some playin stering linkage

Fail 9 Jan 2013 99,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroding some boarderline pass

hand brake cables corroding offside boarderline pass

some playin stering linkage

Fail 19 Dec 2012 99,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,308 miles

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

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

wear & deterioration in front brake discs

Fail 12 Dec 2011 82,276 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

wear & deterioration in front brake discs

Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,129 miles

Mounting missing from nearside outer handbrake cable

Nearside front wiper blade slightly split on end

Wear and corrosion on front brake discs+ inner faces heavily pitted

Fail 5 Jan 2011 71,118 miles

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

Mounting missing from nearside outer handbrake cable

Nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall+ low on inside edge

Nearside front wiper blade slightly split on end

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Wear and corrosion on front brake discs+ inner faces heavily pitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 63,864 miles

Both outer handbrake cables split

Exhaust thin and corroded

Nearside front tyre worn and damaged on sidewall

Nearside rear tyre worn on sidewall

Offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Play in offside steering rack ball joint

Wear on all brake discs

Fail 30 Dec 2009 63,864 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer handbrake cables split

Exhaust thin and corroded

Nearside front tyre worn and damaged on sidewall

Nearside rear tyre worn on sidewall

Offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Play in offside steering rack ball joint

Wear on all brake discs

Fail 19 Dec 2008 58,679 miles

Front disc pads low

Nearside rear tyre worn on sidewall

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer handbrake cable cover cracked

Rear exhaust very thin and corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,679 miles

Front disc pads low

Nearside rear tyre worn on sidewall

Outer handbrake cable cover cracked

Rear exhaust very thin and corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,569 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

outer handbrake cables split

rear exhaust thin and corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2008 52,569 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

outer handbrake cables split

rear exhaust thin and corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2007 45,212 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear silencer thin and corroded+rear mounting perrished

Pass 16 Dec 2005 36,594 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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BT51 LZF 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 52.9%.

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 BT51 LZF, 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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BT51 LZF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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