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DN02 DCU

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,201 mi
Last recorded145,201 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 DCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 145,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

vehicle corroded in prescribed areas

Fail 7 Jun 2013 145,164 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

vehicle corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 16 Jun 2012 133,388 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 133,388 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 111,625 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 111,625 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 96,097 miles

advise to replace rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,368 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,061 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 72,061 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,784 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 50,683 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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DN02 DCU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN02 DCU, 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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What year was DN02 DCU registered?

DN02 DCU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is DN02 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN02 DCU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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