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YX02 OVF

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,447 mi
Last recorded99,447 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 OVF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,447 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 99,447 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 89,110 miles

small amount of play in off side steering arm and both handbrake cables insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2013 89,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

small amount of play in off side steering arm and both handbrake cables insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2012 81,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,269 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,493 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 72,493 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,633 miles

rear wiper blade u/s

windsceen cracked outside swept area

Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,907 miles

windscreen cracked outside of zone a and b

Pass 5 Apr 2006 52,885 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2005 41,161 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 OVF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX02 OVF, 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 OVF registered?

YX02 OVF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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