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YS51 PHF

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,283 mi
Last recorded78,283 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 PHF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,283 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 75,850 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 75,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,554 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 74,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 68,545 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,898 miles

airbag light on

bonnet strut failed

Fail 27 May 2011 63,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

bonnet strut failed

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,854 miles

advise air bag light on

Pass 5 May 2009 55,474 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,435 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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YS51 PHF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS51 PHF, 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 YS51 PHF registered?

YS51 PHF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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