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BN52 NZZ

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,203 mi
Last recorded147,203 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 147,203 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 136,546 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 126,127 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 125,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 112,234 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 112,234 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 101,757 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 101,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,077 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 89,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,852 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 44,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,032 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 39,032 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,529 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 30,405 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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BN52 NZZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NZZ, 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 BN52 NZZ registered?

BN52 NZZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is BN52 NZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 NZZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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