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CA02 RXZ

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,468 mi
Last recorded124,468 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 RXZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 124,468 miles

Heavy corrosion on rear silencer

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 124,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Heavy corrosion on rear silencer

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 113,663 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 113,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 100,410 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2012 100,179 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,321 miles

Airbag light on

Both front lower coil spring rubber mounts perished

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front seatbelt stalk outer casing missing

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

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Fail 19 Sep 2011 90,139 miles

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

Airbag light on

Both front lower coil spring rubber mounts perished

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front seatbelt stalk outer casing missing

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

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 14 Sep 2010 80,054 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 80,054 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 70,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

rear exhaust box corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,325 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,797 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

front and rear brake discs worn

lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

n/s/r brake pads wearing thin

nails in both rear tyre treads

play in both front steering rack ends

rear exhaust system coroded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,941 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,793 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 47,640 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2005 36,120 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 36,120 miles

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

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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CA02 RXZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CA02 RXZ, 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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CA02 RXZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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