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YH52 BWC

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,830 mi
Last recorded87,830 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 BWC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,830 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 83,830 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 87,818 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,695 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 86,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,705 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,722 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,830 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,873 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Wiper blade worn.

Unable to open boot at time of test.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 71,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Wiper blade worn.

Unable to open boot at time of test.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,001 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,424 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,511 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,035 miles

o/s/f seat belt webbing is getting frayed

wiper blades on limits of wear

Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,816 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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YH52 BWC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH52 BWC, 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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YH52 BWC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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