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AF02 EGX

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,062 mi
Last recorded113,062 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 EGX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 113,062 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 113,061 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 108,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

drivers seat flexes but is not insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2012 108,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

drivers seat flexes but is not insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2011 103,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 103,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 101,294 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 97,464 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 92,488 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 86,300 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 86,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 71,491 miles

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

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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AF02 EGX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red 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 AF02 EGX, 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 AF02 EGX registered?

AF02 EGX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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