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DN02 DNJ

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,669 mi
Last recorded45,669 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 DNJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 45,669 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 45,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 41,469 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 39,591 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer casing rusting and coming off - no leaks

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 36,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer casing rusting and coming off - no leaks

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,545 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Cat mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 32,405 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 29,265 miles

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

Windscreen washers weak but sufficient clearance

Fail 24 Aug 2017 29,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washers weak but sufficient clearance

Pass 27 Jul 2016 27,705 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 May 2015 27,644 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,432 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,025 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,750 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 23,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,323 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,581 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

R/o/s tyre fractured

Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,406 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,101 miles

nearside rear park brake cable is slightly insecure

rear exhaust rubber mounts are deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres are worn badly on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,713 miles

handbrake outer cable not secure

Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,506 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 11,506 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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 DNJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DN02 DNJ, 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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DN02 DNJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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