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BV02 ODJ

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,014 mi
Last recorded131,014 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 ODJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 131,014 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

minor free play in o/s steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2008 130,995 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

minor free play in o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2007 119,346 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 119,346 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 108,726 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 108,225 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 ODJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV02 ODJ, 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 ODJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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