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AY02 HMH

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,616 mi
Last recorded130,616 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 HMH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 130,616 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 130,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 125,450 miles

Airbag light on.

Both front tyres on limit on inner edges.

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Front and rear discs lipped on edges.

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

Nearside rear inner light lens cracked.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear wiper blade split.

Small split in offside front outer c-v gaiter and damp.

Pass 30 May 2012 125,450 miles

Airbag light on.

Both front tyres on limit on inner edges.

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Front and rear discs lipped on edges.

Nearside rear inner light lens cracked.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear wiper blade split.

Small split in offside front outer c-v gaiter and damp.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 118,084 miles

Front tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges

Nearside rear inner light lens cracked

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 May 2011 118,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges

Nearside rear inner light lens cracked

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 May 2010 100,809 miles

Airbag light on.

Both front brake hoses slightly perished.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Nearside rear inner light lens cracked.

Rear discs lipped on edges.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Slight lift in both rear top mounts.

Fail 26 May 2010 100,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag light on.

Both front brake hoses slightly perished.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Nearside rear inner light lens cracked.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear discs lipped on edges.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Slight lift in both rear top mounts.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,762 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Offside headlamp damaged and loose but not insecure

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 9 May 2008 75,317 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Slight play in offside rear suspension outer bush

Under-tray damaged

Pass 8 May 2007 64,080 miles

Rear exhaust outer cover in poor condition

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2006 51,907 miles

Rear exhaust mounting rubber showing signs of deteriation

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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AY02 HMH 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 AY02 HMH, 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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AY02 HMH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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