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BW02 MBV

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,469 mi
Last recorded109,469 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 MBV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 109,469 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 109,469 miles

Nearside Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 101,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 97,317 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside wiper mechanism loose

Pass 27 Oct 2009 89,102 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,773 miles

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

rear exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2007 74,366 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 66,843 miles

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

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

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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BW02 MBV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BW02 MBV, 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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BW02 MBV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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