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A18 RJU

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,728 mi
Last recorded129,728 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RJU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2017 129,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating due to corrosion on disc (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at front and rear (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and splitting around inner side wall and in-between tread

engine light on

Pass 23 Aug 2014 122,120 miles

offside front wiper arm insecur but wiper working ok

Pass 22 Aug 2013 116,419 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 116,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 115,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2012 115,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 112,820 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 112,806 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 112,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 112,703 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 112,703 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 100,294 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Dec 2009 100,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2008 81,073 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 74,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light staying on

exhaust + mountings corroded

front brakes slightly judering

front discs slightly worn

nearside front ball joint has slight play

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Fail 10 Dec 2007 74,453 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light staying on

exhaust + mountings corroded

front brakes slightly judering

front discs slightly worn

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Dec 2006 61,331 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 45,907 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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A18 RJU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A18 RJU, 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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A18 RJU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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