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YG02 MTB

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,494 mi
Last recorded110,494 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 MTB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2014 110,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 101,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front axle tyre speed ratings different

front number plate cracked

rear axle tyre speed ratings different

Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,137 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 27 Apr 2012 95,070 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

airbag warning light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 88,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front wipers smeering

Pass 25 Mar 2010

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

o/s/f blade smearing screen

slight play rack end

Fail 12 Mar 2010 82,655 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

slight play rack end

Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,586 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 63,421 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 53,346 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,319 miles

front bumper rubber seal weekend

nail in tyre

rear exhaust rubbers spliting

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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YG02 MTB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YG02 MTB, 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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YG02 MTB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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