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A6 FJH

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,059 mi
Last recorded99,059 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 FJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 99,059 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 99,059 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

slight knock from front suspension

Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,103 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

outer handbrake cables rusted and broken

Fail 20 Aug 2012 89,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

outer handbrake cables rusted and broken

Fail 22 Aug 2011 79,295 miles

All tyre treads getting low

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear metal exhaust support mounting brackets very corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,295 miles

All tyre treads getting low

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear metal exhaust support mounting brackets very corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,161 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth

offside rear outer brake pad starting to wear thin

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2009 61,102 miles

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

strongly advise both sides front tyres becoming devoid of tread pattern on inner shoulders and worn close to legal limit.

strongly advise cleaning under all wheel arches.

Pass 12 May 2008 53,211 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 53,211 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

both rear rubber exhaust mounts split

Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2006 40,813 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres very low tread on inner edges

rear tyres low tread

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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A6 FJH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A6 FJH, 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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A6 FJH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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