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DX02 FBC

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,028 mi
Last recorded129,028 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 FBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 129,028 miles

offsiade rear tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2013 122,675 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly deteriorated....

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated....

Pass 14 Nov 2012 118,890 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split....

no clutch pedal grip pad....

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated....

Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,239 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

note; no clutch pedal grip pad....

Fail 22 Nov 2011 113,239 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

note; no clutch pedal grip pad....

Pass 24 Nov 2010 110,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate is cracked but still secure

fuel cap seal is perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2010 110,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate is cracked but still secure

fuel cap seal is perishing

parking brake travel is long but still has reserve travel

Pass 28 Nov 2009 101,227 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 101,227 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 95,191 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 95,184 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 95,176 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 95,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 90,655 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 90,655 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 8 Jun 2006 84,019 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 84,019 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 81,049 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bald on inner edges of tread pattern

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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

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DX02 FBC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DX02 FBC, 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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DX02 FBC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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