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DN02 JWF

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,621 mi
Last recorded118,621 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 JWF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 118,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake discs wearing thin with corrosion

both rear floors slight corrosion

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2020 118,247 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake discs wearing thin with corrosion

both rear floors slight corrosion

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2019 111,159 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2019 110,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2018 103,038 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/f road wheel inner face slight damage

Fail 24 Apr 2018 103,023 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/f road wheel inner face slight damage

Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,566 miles

rear exhaust tatty with corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2017 95,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear exhaust tatty with corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,257 miles

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2016 88,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2015 82,069 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 81,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil level low

Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,853 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 78,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 70,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear discs

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,145 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 53,145 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,506 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2009 39,303 miles

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

front and rear pads getting low and outer skin on rear exhaust box

Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,303 miles

front and rear pads getting low and outer skin on rear exhaust box

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,640 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 37,640 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 31,288 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,711 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 JWF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JWF, 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 JWF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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