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DV02 BVG

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,673 mi
Last recorded122,673 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 BVG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 122,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 120,728 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 120,487 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 112,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,041 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 103,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 94,882 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 94,882 miles

Nearside Rear 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

corrosion/wear to front brake discs.

deterioration to outer parking brake cables at calipers.

front tyres badly worn on inner edges.Nearside front tyre close to limit.

oil film on power steering pipe.

play in offside front upper arm bushes.

Pass 14 May 2009 81,552 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

offside number plate light slightly dull.

play in nearside rear suspension arm bush.

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 68,401 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 68,401 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

steering geometry track requires checking

Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,352 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 45,138 miles

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

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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DV02 BVG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 DV02 BVG, 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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DV02 BVG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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