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BX03 BGF

2000 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,334 mi
Last recorded97,334 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14770,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 BGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 97,334 miles

Center exhaust bracket broke

Rear exhaust box outer skin fusty

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 92,575 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 92,575 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 90,020 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,020 miles

air bag light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 87,049 miles

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

SRS light on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,379 miles

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

damage to windscreen

exhaust rusty

front brake flexis perished

under body started to rust

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,819 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished, sidewall and tread splitting.

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

Pass 19 May 2009 67,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres worn, inner edges.

Pass 13 May 2008 56,060 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 43,236 miles

both front bottom suspension arm bushes worn.

exhaust system corroded.

front and rear discs lipped.

o/side rear tyre cracked and perished.

play in both rear suspension arm at pin/bush,bolt.

slight play in o/side inner rack joint.

Pass 23 May 2006 30,662 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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BX03 BGF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 70,202 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 BX03 BGF, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX03 BGF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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