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YP02 BFY

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,301 mi
Last recorded75,301 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 BFY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,548cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,301 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt casing damaged

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 75,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear seatbelt casing damaged

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear seatbelt buckle damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2013 73,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt buckle damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 59,946 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 59,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 54,960 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 46,253 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2009 45,941 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,995 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 38,995 miles

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

front brake pads low

handbrake cables insecure under vehicle

o/s/f tyre on 2mm and bold on inside edge

rear brake pads low

reverse lights inop

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,065 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 35,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear outer handbrake cables corroded and split

offside front tyre scuffed around inner edge †plus †nearside front tyre bald around inner edge †195/60x15 ('V' rated)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,660 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside front tyre 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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YP02 BFY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP02 BFY, 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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YP02 BFY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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