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DX52 DDV

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,225 mi
Last recorded98,225 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 DDV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 98,225 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 98,225 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,912 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 91,912 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,055 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 69,780 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,960 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,798 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,698 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,842 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,268 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,261 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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DX52 DDV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DX52 DDV, 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 DX52 DDV registered?

DX52 DDV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is DX52 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 DDV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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