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YP02 WCG

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,907 mi
Last recorded93,907 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 WCG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 93,907 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 90,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 90,238 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower fuel pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSR & OSR casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 80,298 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,865 miles

Rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 24 Nov 2015 72,995 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,368 miles

rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,680 miles

both rear hand brake cables deteriorated

rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,829 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

both back tyres slightly out of shape

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,078 miles

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

both handbrake cable mounting rubbers have some deterioration

n/s/r top suspension leg mounting bush/bearing has slight wear

Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 48,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,682 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubbers have slight deterioration

Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,376 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 28 Nov 2005 24,763 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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YP02 WCG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YP02 WCG, 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 WCG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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