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BX52 VHM

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,239 mi
Last recorded60,239 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 VHM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,239 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 60,239 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,121 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 58,121 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 55,522 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,113 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 53,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,522 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f shock close to drop link on lock to lock

n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake cable outer caseing deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2013 51,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f shock close to drop link on lock to lock

n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake cable outer caseing deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 48,879 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,868 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 43,844 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,222 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,477 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 32,932 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 32,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BX52 VHM is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BX52 VHM, 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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BX52 VHM is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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