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AJ02 LBK

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,979 mi
Last recorded119,979 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LBK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 119,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

crankshaft pully damaged

damage to rear bumper

front brake discs worn low

rear wiper blade split

slight dampness around nearside rear brake caliper

temp repair to exhaust downpipe flexible joint

Fail 1 Oct 2011 119,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crankshaft pully damaged

damage to rear bumper

front brake discs worn low

rear wiper blade split

slight dampness around nearside rear brake caliper

temp repair to exhaust downpipe flexible joint

Pass 17 Aug 2010 109,001 miles

exhaust system rusty

general underbody corrosion

slight play n/s/f top arm

Pass 17 Jul 2009 98,577 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 98,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear silincer rusty and poor

Fail 16 Aug 2008 91,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front discs worn

handbrake cable poorly fitted

play in n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension arms

rear exhaust rusty and poor

Pass 16 Aug 2008 91,895 miles

rear exhaust rusty and poor

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front discs worn

handbrake cable poorly fitted

play in n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension arms

Pass 4 Aug 2007 81,071 miles

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,050 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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AJ02 LBK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AJ02 LBK, 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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AJ02 LBK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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