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YH02 RKN

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,227 mi
Last recorded68,227 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 RKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 68,227 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,863 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2021 65,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front ad back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,941 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

underside corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 63,940 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

underside corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 62,658 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 62,546 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 57,758 miles

both front chassis legs corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 28 Apr 2018 57,566 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front chassis legs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,943 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2016 37,938 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 37,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,648 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,433 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,751 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,420 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,702 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,734 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,788 miles

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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YH02 RKN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YH02 RKN, 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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YH02 RKN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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