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DL02 AZV

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,144 mi
Last recorded120,144 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL02 AZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 120,144 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 119,572 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable is fouling rear suspension due to being insecure. (3.5.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 106,453 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 106,453 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 100,615 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Slight blow on downpipe flex.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 100,466 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Slight blow on downpipe flex.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,181 miles

Front 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 93,181 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,165 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight rusting on floor pan. All brake discs rusted.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 93,162 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight rusting on floor pan. All brake discs rusted.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 91,660 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,024 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 76,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,885 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 43,750 miles

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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DL02 AZV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL02 AZV, 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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DL02 AZV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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