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DU52 ZWV

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,840 mi
Last recorded68,840 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 ZWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,840 miles

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

offside wiper assembly has an unusual amount of play but wiper still clears screen

Fail 13 Dec 2011 63,272 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake cables loose

nearside rear wheel noisey brake disc on rotation

Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake cables loose

nearside rear wheel noisey brake disc on rotation

Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,097 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,686 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 52,676 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

ADVISE REPLACE TIMING BELT AT REQUIRED INTERVAL

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

POWER STEERING FEED PIPE TO RACK DAMP WITH OIL

Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,473 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 23,191 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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DU52 ZWV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU52 ZWV, 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 DU52 ZWV registered?

DU52 ZWV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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