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YG52 FBC

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

104,588 mi
Last recorded104,588 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 FBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 104,588 miles

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

both front tyres worn low inner edge

o/s wiper torn

windscreen scratched

Fail 5 Nov 2013 104,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn low inner edge

o/s wiper torn

windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,617 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 5 Nov 2011 91,034 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has various scratches on

Fail 3 Nov 2011 91,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has various scratches on

Pass 16 Dec 2010 84,232 miles

bonnet will not stay open without support

Fail 15 Dec 2010 84,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

bonnet will not stay open without support

Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,703 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 76,703 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front pipe heatshield loose,

Nearside front tyre is close to legal tread depth and heavily worn on inner edge,

Nearside rear tyre low on tread depth,

Offside rear front track control arm bent,

Offside rear inner brake pad looks low,

Oil leak from either oil filter or Rocker cover gasket,

Rear silencer corroded,

Rear silencer rubbers splitting,

Slight play in both rear track control arm outer bushes,

Tyre pressures look low,

Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,304 miles

Both rear track arms have play in outter bushes.

Exhaust flex blowing slightly.

Rear silencer corroded.

Rear silencer rubbers split.

Fail 16 Jan 2009 72,304 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear track arms have play in outter bushes.

Exhaust flex blowing slightly.

Rear silencer corroded.

Rear silencer rubbers split.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,883 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Scratch across screen zone B.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 64,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Rear silencer corroded.

Rear silencer rubbers part broken.

Scratch across screen zone B.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 50,595 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 50,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

N/S HAND BRAKE CABLE INSECURE

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

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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YG52 FBC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YG52 FBC, 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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YG52 FBC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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