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BW02 RVA

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,469 mi
Last recorded88,469 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,266 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 86,266 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,275 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,273 miles

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

offside front inner rack end

Fail 31 May 2016 76,273 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside front inner rack end

Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,970 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust hanger broken

Fail 3 Jun 2014 66,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,259 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 61,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,812 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER RUBBER MOUNTS DETERIATED

Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,304 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,190 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,905 miles

nail embedded in o/s/front tyre. rear brske pads very low 100% worn.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,803 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 39,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,077 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,460 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 31,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RVA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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