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ExpiredMileage
107,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
fuel light on
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
(1)osf door hinge pin broken (2) rattling from engine when disalarating
(1)osf door hinge pin broken (2) rattling from engine when disalarating
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
engine oil level low
offside front tyre worn from edges and on 2 mm.
rear brake pads worn
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
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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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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