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BN52 NYR

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,933 mi
Last recorded90,933 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 NYR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,933 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,415 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,118 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 75,264 miles

drivers seat belt covered in tape

Fail 20 May 2013 75,264 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

drivers seat belt covered in tape

Pass 10 May 2012 70,442 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seatbelt has tape on

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 62,284 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 55,521 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

air bag light on

Fail 28 Sep 2009 53,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,432 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 46,432 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,693 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 41,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,952 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 34,953 miles

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

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

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

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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BN52 NYR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN52 NYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 NYR registered?

BN52 NYR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is BN52 NYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 NYR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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