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AE52 CAV

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,906 mi
Last recorded103,906 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 CAV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 103,906 miles

corrision to underside

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 95,721 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 79,353 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)

park brake cable clip u/s

Fail 19 Nov 2007 79,353 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

park brake cable clip u/s

Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,851 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 57,851 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AE52 CAV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AE52 CAV, 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 AE52 CAV registered?

AE52 CAV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is AE52 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 CAV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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