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AM52 HYR

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,450 mi
Last recorded100,450 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HYR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 100,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 93,721 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 93,713 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 93,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 87,215 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 81,448 miles

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

head lights have been fitted with beam convertours

Pass 23 Nov 2007 80,022 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2007 80,022 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2006 71,391 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 71,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 56,998 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 56,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AM52 HYR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc 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 AM52 HYR, 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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What year was AM52 HYR registered?

AM52 HYR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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