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DF02 FBZ

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,681 mi
Last recorded97,681 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 FBZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2013 97,681 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,009 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 97,009 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 90,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 90,241 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 79,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,115 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 72,052 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust is rotten but not blowing.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 65,875 miles

Both front discs corroded.

Both front tyres right on the legal limit on inside edges.

N/S/R and O/S/R Hand brake cables in poor condition,outer covers cracking badly.

Fail 18 Feb 2009 65,875 miles

Both front discs corroded.

Both front tyres right on the legal limit on inside edges.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R and O/S/R Hand brake cables in poor condition,outer covers cracking badly.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 57,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,963 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges advise

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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DF02 FBZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DF02 FBZ, 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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DF02 FBZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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