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BX02 WRR

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,913 mi
Last recorded144,913 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 WRR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 144,913 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 134,227 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 119,852 miles

Oil leak

handbrake has no reserve travel

Pass 17 Apr 2010 104,839 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear exhaust rubber mounts broken but held in place with straps

both rear handbrake cables outer casing deteroiated

both rear tyres inner edges have uneven wear/flat spots

bottom front bumper strip hanging loose

oil leak around engine

Fail 17 Apr 2010 104,839 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear exhaust rubber mounts broken but held in place with straps

both rear handbrake cables outer casing deteroiated

both rear tyres inner edges have uneven wear/flat spots

bottom front bumper strip hanging loose

oil leak around engine

Pass 18 Apr 2009 89,792 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 89,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil level low not showning on dip stick

Pass 12 Apr 2008 76,893 miles

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

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,017 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 64,868 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all four tyres getting close to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,011 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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BX02 WRR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BX02 WRR, 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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BX02 WRR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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