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AD02 XJK

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,617 mi
Last recorded64,617 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 XJK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,617 miles

Nearside corrosion on sill

n/s/f tyre low inside edge

Fail 29 Jun 2017 64,617 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside corrosion

n/s/f tyre low inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,328 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

rear exhaust outer casing corroded but not blowing at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2014 62,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

rear exhaust outer casing corroded but not blowing at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,554 miles

Both rear handbrake cables corroded on sheaf

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 59,554 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)

Both rear handbrake cables corroded on sheaf

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,503 miles

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

clutch paddle rubber missing

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

under tray damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2012 55,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

clutch paddle rubber missing

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

under tray damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 49,760 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 44,402 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,402 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,688 miles

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 21 Jan 2008 38,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside handbrake cable hanging down

Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,367 miles

nearside handbrake cable hanging down

Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,722 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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AD02 XJK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AD02 XJK, 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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What year was AD02 XJK registered?

AD02 XJK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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