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DY02 CXW

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,434 mi
Last recorded100,434 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 CXW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2015 100,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

E.M.L is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R tyre started to crack/perish

Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,074 miles

front brake discs are worn

rear exhaust rubber broken but system adequately supported

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 94,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs are worn

rear exhaust rubber broken but system adequately supported

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 89,854 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 84,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 79,730 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 72,817 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 72,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 15 Apr 2009 64,970 miles

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

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

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2008 54,692 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,519 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,367 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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DY02 CXW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY02 CXW, 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 DY02 CXW registered?

DY02 CXW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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