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BT51 MDF

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,293 mi
Last recorded102,293 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 MDF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 102,293 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 102,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 93,820 miles

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

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 93,820 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 85,541 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine management lamp is illuminated on dash

rear lamp lenses are tinted but lights are visible

slight oil leak from the gearbox unit

Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,089 miles

handbrake cables corroded & n/s slightly insecure

n/s/r brake hose insecure

slight play in steering arms

Fail 31 Jan 2013 80,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

handbrake cables corroded & n/s slightly insecure

n/s/r brake hose insecure

slight play in steering arms

Pass 2 Feb 2012 73,771 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 73,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 66,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

air bag light on

Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,195 miles

all rear light intensity heavily reduced

clutch pedal anti slip missing

exhaust rear mount repaired with cable tie

Fail 27 Jan 2010 60,192 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all rear light intensity heavily reduced

clutch pedal anti slip missing

exhaust rear mount repaired with cable tie

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,126 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 47,136 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 34,926 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,031 miles

both sides front tyres worn down to the legal limit of 1,6mm and wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,617 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 MDF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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