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YR02 WWG

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,008 mi
Last recorded123,008 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 WWG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2016 123,008 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,941 miles

both mounts on exhaust rear silencer split but still supporting exhaust

Fail 16 Oct 2014 111,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both mounts on exhaust rear silencer split but still supporting exhaust

Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 104,928 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 94,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 90,579 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 89,618 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 82,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 82,497 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,410 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 44,995 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 44,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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 WWG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red 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 WWG, 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 WWG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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