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YR51 VFN

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,320 mi
Last recorded96,320 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 96,320 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 88,446 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,002 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 71,069 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,088 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 65,088 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyre fethering on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 58,018 miles

front brake disc's starting to corrode on inside edges

rear pads 80% worn

windscreen chipped in zone "B"

Pass 4 Apr 2006 47,194 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 47,112 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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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YR51 VFN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR51 VFN, 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 YR51 VFN registered?

YR51 VFN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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