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AJ02 LBN

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,536 mi
Last recorded74,536 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2019 74,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML On dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front lower subframe corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front lower outer sill showing signs of early corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,120 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear side lights affective with indicators on

Fail 5 Jun 2018 71,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

under side corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 67,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

under side corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Fail 7 Jun 2016 64,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded pads getting low

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear exhaust mount broken through corrosion however system is still supported.

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

Pass 30 May 2014 53,945 miles

1 of 2 rear silencer hangers rusted through and detatched

Fail 27 May 2014 53,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

1 of 2 rear silencer hangers rusted through and detatched

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)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 48,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded on edges

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear section of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 48,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded on edges

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear section of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,246 miles

Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,667 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust box mountings split.

rear wiper mblade split

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,226 miles

advise that the rear silencer is heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2010 37,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

advise that the rear silencer is heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,584 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 33,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,398 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,947 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,694 miles

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

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 LBN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LBN, 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 LBN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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