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CA198ZH

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,352 mi
Last recorded179,352 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA198ZH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 179,352 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 179,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 177,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s + n/s aged and cracked (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 177,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s + n/s aged and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 175,276 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 169,818 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box exhaust has a corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2013 169,818 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 169,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 167,588 miles

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

engine mount has play

Fail 15 Oct 2012 167,588 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine mount has play

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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CA198ZH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CA198ZH, 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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CA198ZH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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