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CN02 LNF

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,206 mi
Last recorded191,206 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 LNF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 191,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joints (7.1.2)

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front bumper support bar corroded

n/s &o/s rear sills has bubbles of corrosion

o/s/f steering rack end has slight play

rear entire suspension corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2016 191,206 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust back box corroded

front bumper support bar corroded

o/s/f steering rack end has slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2015 181,189 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 181,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 172,890 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 172,856 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 162,858 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 162,858 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 154,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Engine management light is on.

Front screen is cracked.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Rear number plate is discolouring.

Fail 6 Apr 2012 154,057 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Engine management light is on.

Front screen is cracked.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Rear number plate is discolouring.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 143,554 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 126,796 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 126,796 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 107,731 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 107,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 95,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 95,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 80,431 miles

rear exhaust rubbers perished

handbrake requires adjustment

rear wiper blade exzcessively worn

Pass 6 Apr 2006 67,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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CN02 LNF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CN02 LNF, 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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CN02 LNF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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