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AE52 YMZ

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,706 mi
Last recorded141,706 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YMZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 141,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 133,312 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 119,259 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rack arm

Fail 13 Jan 2011 119,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rack arm

o/s/r disc condition

tracking

Pass 27 Aug 2009 96,603 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 79,618 miles

child seat fitted

condition of exhaust system

condition of n/s cv gaitor

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2008 79,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted

condition of exhaust system

condition of n/s cv gaitor

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 27 Sep 2006 49,836 miles

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

WOULD RECOMMEND FULL BRAKE STRIP AND CLEAN NEXT SERVICE

Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,836 miles

WOULD RECOMMEND FULL BRAKE STRIP AND CLEAN NEXT SERVICE

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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AE52 YMZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE52 YMZ, 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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AE52 YMZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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