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CE02 OLW

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,396 mi
Last recorded146,396 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 OLW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 146,396 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 146,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2016 142,436 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 142,436 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 140,450 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 130,995 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 117,878 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 117,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,266 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 87,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,764 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,696 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 75,696 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

front exhaust bracket starting to crack.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,124 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 64,124 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 52,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,620 miles

both parking brake cables worn

rear exhaust mountings perished

Fail 23 Mar 2007 42,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

both parking brake cables worn

both rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,359 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edge

both parking brake cables worn

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers snapped but supported by straps

offside sunvisor incorrect stowage position

parking brake figures just met

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Apr 2006 34,359 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both parking brake cables worn

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers snapped but supported by strapped

offside sun visor incorrect stowage position

rear blade split

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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CE02 OLW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE02 OLW, 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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CE02 OLW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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