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BV02 OBN

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,187 mi
Last recorded123,187 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 OBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 123,187 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 109,566 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 95,894 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2011 80,905 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 69,045 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 69,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2009 57,986 miles

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

osf tyre worn uneven and may need tracking adjustment

rear tyres perished

Fail 12 May 2009 57,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

osf tyre worn uneven and may need tracking adjustment

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2008 48,132 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 48,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 May 2007 41,832 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,445 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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BV02 OBN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV02 OBN, 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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BV02 OBN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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