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YU52 VLM

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,499 mi
Last recorded111,499 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 VLM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 111,499 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 110,326 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 106,096 miles

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 106,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,441 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 101,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 96,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 90,768 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 29 May 2007 72,433 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,718 miles

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

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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YU52 VLM is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YU52 VLM, 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 VLM is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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