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DN51 NFX

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,645 mi
Last recorded109,645 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 NFX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 109,645 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 109,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 104,648 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 104,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 101,744 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Mar 2010 99,903 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 97,553 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 97,551 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 92,728 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 84,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 84,134 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake lever needs investigation

Pass 29 Mar 2006 73,469 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 72,147 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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DN51 NFX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DN51 NFX, 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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DN51 NFX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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