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YN52 LYO

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,314 mi
Last recorded96,314 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 LYO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 96,314 miles

ns mirror slightly loose

ns wing has slight damage

Pass 1 Nov 2012 91,573 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,401 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

Front brake discs are corroded.

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear quarter panel is damaged.

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

gearbox has oil leak.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,271 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 80,198 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 71,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 67,075 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 67,075 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 61,230 miles

***STRONG ADVISE*** nearside rear tyre ON legal limit-uneven ware on inner edge

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,230 miles

***STRONG ADVISE*** nearside rear tyre ON legal limit-uneven ware on inner edge

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2006 55,820 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

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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YN52 LYO 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 YN52 LYO, 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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What year was YN52 LYO registered?

YN52 LYO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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