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FA02 JXZ

2000 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,922 mi
Last recorded67,922 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14770,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 JXZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,922 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 67,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 67,201 miles

car has been damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2009 67,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2008 67,300 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 67,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 57,873 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s windscreen mechanism badly worn

Fail 8 Sep 2006 57,759 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s hand brake cable insecure

o/s windscreen wiper mechanism faulty

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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FA02 JXZ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 70,202 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 FA02 JXZ, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA02 JXZ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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