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AJ02 LCU

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,872 mi
Last recorded187,872 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 187,872 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 187,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 180,404 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 180,404 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 172,214 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 172,214 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 162,853 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 152,151 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 152,151 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 140,605 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 128,281 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 117,673 miles

nsr park brake low on figures

Pass 8 Aug 2011 105,258 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 92,938 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 92,928 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,391 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,901 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Jul 2007 54,090 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,413 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 28,680 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 LCU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCU, 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 LCU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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