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YU52 VHF

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,887 mi
Last recorded59,887 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 VHF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 59,887 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake disc's slightly worn/ lipped

both front tyre's slightly worn on inner tread's check in 5/6 month's

gear stick stiff hard to get into gear

Fail 30 Dec 2011 59,887 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake disc's slightly worn/ lipped

both front tyre's slightly worn on inner tread's check in 5/6 month's

gear stick stiff hard to get into gear

Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 54,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,431 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 48,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,754 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cables split

Fail 21 Jan 2009 42,754 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cables split

Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,249 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,158 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 28,031 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 28,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

strongly advise move tax disc holder to ns of screen!!******

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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

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YU52 VHF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YU52 VHF, 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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YU52 VHF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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