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YR52 EHK

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,048 mi
Last recorded117,048 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 EHK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 117,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively chafing on brake hose (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively chafing on brake hose (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,108 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease/ underseal

Parking brake lever has side to side movement but still holds secure

Fail 27 Sep 2017 109,108 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes coated in grease/ underseal

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has side to side movement but still holds secure

Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,317 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,654 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,781 miles

BOTH front tyres edged on inners

Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,509 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,817 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,170 miles

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

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)

Offside steering arm has very slight movement

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,781 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 33,666 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 28,013 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 22,843 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 19,346 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 19,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YR52 EHK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR52 EHK, 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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YR52 EHK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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