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YX02 GBY

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,968 mi
Last recorded85,968 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 GBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,968 miles

nearside & offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 85,963 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside & offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,619 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 78,616 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,208 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 57,400 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 57,400 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 44,525 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,605 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 36,602 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,049 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,522 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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YX02 GBY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YX02 GBY, 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 YX02 GBY registered?

YX02 GBY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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