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AG51 GKL

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,278 mi
Last recorded119,278 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 GKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 119,278 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,178 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 111,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside park brake reading low

engine oil level not showing on dip stick (very low) topped up for emissions test

Pass 19 Mar 2019 97,658 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 97,408 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,228 miles

o/s/f indicator bulb faded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 82,226 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Offside park brake cable hangs very low under vehicle

o/s/f indicator bulb faded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,276 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,809 miles

Both rubber park brake mountings perished

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR caliper sticking slightly

NSR tyre distorted and worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play in both rear lower control arm outer bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 72,809 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Both rubber park brake mountings perished

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR caliper sticking slightly

NSR tyre distorted and worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play in both rear lower control arm outer bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,620 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,193 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in OSF tie rod

center exhaust mount rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2013 65,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OSF tyre low on edges

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in OSF tie rod

center exhaust mount rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,807 miles

Exhaust mountings on center exhaust rusty but not inscure

Nail in tread on OSR tyre

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

Fail 6 Feb 2012 61,807 miles

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

Exhaust mountings on center exhaust rusty but not inscure

Nail in tread on OSR tyre

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2011 60,813 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,021 miles

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

nearside and offside handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2009 57,933 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,616 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 55,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,976 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Feb 2007 52,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Feb 2006 47,900 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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AG51 GKL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AG51 GKL, 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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AG51 GKL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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