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YS02 MVG

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

107,208 mi
Last recorded107,208 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 MVG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 107,208 miles

both front indicators discolouring

nearside front lower arm trailing bush worn and has play

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside centre inner sill corroding

offside front lower arm trailing bush deteriorating

Fail 16 Feb 2023 107,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front indicators discolouring

nearside front lower arm trailing bush worn and has play

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside centre inner sill corroding

offside front lower arm trailing bush deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,067 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt **Strong Advise** (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 99,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt **Strong Advise** (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,199 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 91,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,819 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,037 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 81,037 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front door handle becoming insecure

Offside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2017 74,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front door handle becoming insecure

Offside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,603 miles

Front brake pads wearing low 3-4 mm

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 68,569 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S arm loose (8.2.2)

Front brake pads wearing low 3-4 mm

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,462 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 62,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s handbrake cable outer cover is cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2014 60,753 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 60,753 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,404 miles

fuel light on

Fail 11 Mar 2013 55,404 miles

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

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

fuel light on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,034 miles

(1)osf door hinge pin broken (2) rattling from engine when disalarating

Fail 14 Oct 2011 50,034 miles

(1)osf door hinge pin broken (2) rattling from engine when disalarating

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,499 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine oil level low

offside front tyre worn from edges and on 2 mm.

rear brake pads worn

Fail 1 Oct 2009 40,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine oil level low

offside front tyre worn from edges and on 2 mm.

rear brake pads worn

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,745 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,376 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,182 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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YS02 MVG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YS02 MVG, 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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YS02 MVG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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