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AJ02 LBY

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

93,375 mi
Last recorded93,375 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 93,375 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 93,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,287 miles

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

rear no plate deteriating

various parts exhausht deteriating

Fail 28 Jun 2010 82,286 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear no plate deteriating

various parts exhausht deteriating

Pass 19 Jun 2009 67,709 miles

both rear tyres sligthly feathered

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear no plate very poor condition could do with att asap

various parts exhausht deteriating

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,252 miles

rear back box deteriated

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2007 48,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,376 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,874 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 LBY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc 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 LBY, 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 LBY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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