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EF51 VTW

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,367 mi
Last recorded99,367 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 VTW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 99,367 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor jacking channel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 99,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Found with play detector (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Found with play detector (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor jacking channel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,257 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 92,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 92,073 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)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 89,062 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 85,406 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 85,400 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,747 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,247 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,436 miles

n/s/f windscreen has minor scratches

Pass 18 Feb 2009 58,781 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,316 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,188 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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EF51 VTW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF51 VTW, 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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EF51 VTW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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