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AJ02 LCP

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,311 mi
Last recorded128,311 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LCP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 128,311 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 128,301 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 126,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 124,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 120,146 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 102,284 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 90,297 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 29 Jan 2009 90,297 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 76,604 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 75,939 miles

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rubbers heavily perished

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jun 2007 75,939 miles

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rubbers heavily perished

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jun 2006 62,296 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn heavily on inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped, on outer edge of tread area.

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

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

Rear Wiper blade split.

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 LCP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 AJ02 LCP, 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 LCP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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