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BT51 ODS

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,826 mi
Last recorded113,826 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ODS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 113,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 110,575 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 110,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,695 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,219 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 86,329 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 77,003 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,003 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,465 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 60,284 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 60,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre uneven tread

Pass 22 May 2009 53,890 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 53,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 49,118 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 43,020 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2007 43,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 31,317 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 31,317 miles

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

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

rear brake pads low

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 ODS is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT51 ODS, 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 ODS is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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