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YR02 BYV

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,072 mi
Last recorded108,072 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 BYV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2016 108,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside handbrake outer casing broken

Pass 16 Oct 2015 100,268 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 98,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump slightly noisy

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion to floor pan

Fail 4 Nov 2014 98,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump slightly noisy

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion to floor pan

Pass 21 Oct 2013 95,001 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,389 miles

emission not tested

Fail 27 Oct 2012 93,389 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

advice on floor pan correded

emission not tested

Pass 31 May 2011 88,821 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 88,639 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,310 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2010 83,285 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2009 76,799 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 67,250 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 56,219 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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YR02 BYV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YR02 BYV, 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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YR02 BYV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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