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EF02 VGY

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,341 mi
Last recorded99,341 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VGY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,341 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

backbox corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 99,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

backbox corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 95,283 miles

coolant leak

exhaust corroded and rubbers perished

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2018 95,283 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak

exhaust corroded and rubbers perished

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 92,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00 mm and a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 24 Jun 2016 88,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00 mm and a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

backbox corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 78,717 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 78,717 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,928 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,063 miles

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

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

n/s/f disc corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,810 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 48,168 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 48,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,494 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,646 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 32,666 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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EF02 VGY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF02 VGY, 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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EF02 VGY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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