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EA02 EPE

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,505 mi
Last recorded123,505 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 EPE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 123,505 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 117,153 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear floor corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,517 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition slight blow

exhaust system corroded

slight binding from o/s/r brake

Fail 7 Mar 2014 99,478 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition slight blow

exhaust system corroded

slight binding from o/s/r brake

Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,705 miles

front flexi exhaust joint in poor condition

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,550 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s wiper ends splitting

Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,325 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 73,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,032 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 68,024 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside rear of vehicle has repair but unable to assertain quality due to underseal benefit of doubt given.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 111,983 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 111,983 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 95,440 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2007 77,412 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 60,451 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 60,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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EA02 EPE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA02 EPE, 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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EA02 EPE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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