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YS51 PJU

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,710 mi
Last recorded70,710 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 PJU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2017 70,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Slight corrosion to front sub frame

Pass 6 Aug 2016 58,411 miles

Body has slight corrosion both floor pans surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipes above subframe slightly weaping ? (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 44,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust corroded

slight surface corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,470 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,528 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 39,528 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,308 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,624 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,509 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,875 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,306 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,584 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 14,130 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 11,534 miles

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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 PJU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc 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 YS51 PJU, 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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YS51 PJU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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