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YL02 BOH

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,594 mi
Last recorded11,594 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 BOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 11,594 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear all four (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

all weldings heavily sealented hard to inspect

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

o/s sill has bubble of corrsion

Fail 24 Oct 2016 115,089 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

o/s sill has bubble of corrsion

Pass 16 Oct 2015 111,787 miles

Corrosion started on nearside sill

Front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,184 miles

Both sills corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2014 108,184 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both sills corroding

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 104,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 104,735 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 95,984 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 95,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,433 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 72,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 60,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 60,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 53,592 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,548 miles

oil leak on g/box

rear wiper blade split

slight play in offside steering

slight play in rear offside suspension arm outer bush

Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,532 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 41,522 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 39,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 31,350 miles

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

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

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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YL02 BOH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YL02 BOH, 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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YL02 BOH is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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