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CE52 RZY

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,848 mi
Last recorded131,848 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 RZY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2014 131,848 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

o/s/r brake disc heatsheild rusty

slight buckle o/s/f road wheel inner

slight dripping from radiator o/s

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 121,544 miles

both front brake discs inner getting very rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing BADLY inside edge

o/s/f wheel rim inner edge slight buckle

tail box exhaust getting rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2013 121,541 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front brake discs inner getting very rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing BADLY inside edge

o/s/f wheel rim inner edge slight buckle

tail box exhaust getting rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2012 111,314 miles

tail box exhaust rusty

n/s/r seatbelt not tested child seat fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2012 111,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r seatbelt not tested child seat fitted

tail box exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2011 107,440 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 107,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 102,419 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Oct 2010 102,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres slighty out of shape

Pass 14 Sep 2009 90,221 miles

wear in o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 12 Sep 2009 90,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

wear in o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2008 77,211 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 62,499 miles

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

cuts on inside wall of n/s front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,328 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 51,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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CE52 RZY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CE52 RZY, 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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CE52 RZY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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