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AV52 NTU

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,018 mi
Last recorded120,018 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 NTU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 120,018 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 114,989 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 112,446 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 112,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 105,608 miles

E.M.L illuminated

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2011 105,608 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L illuminated

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2010 101,097 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 101,097 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2009 83,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 59,479 miles

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

Oil leak

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall considered serviceable.

slight roughness felt in parking break mechanism/cable.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,166 miles

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

Rear wiper not working .

Underside of vehicle in rusty condition .

Fail 7 Sep 2007 47,166 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear wiper not working .

Underside of vehicle in rusty condition .

Pass 7 Oct 2006 41,234 miles

Nearside rear handbrake cable support broken .

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

Fail 7 Oct 2006 41,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear handbrake cable support broken .

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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AV52 NTU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV52 NTU, 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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AV52 NTU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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